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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- City: Athens, Ohio
- Venue: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -25.5 (-112) | O 46.5 (-117) | -5000 |
| Kent State | +25.5 (-108) | U 46.5 (-107) | +1337 |
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The Ohio Bobcats (4-1) are heavy favorites — expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -25.5) — against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) in a matchup of two conference rivals. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 46.5.
The Bobcats head into this matchup after a 38-7 win over the Bowling Green Falcons in their most recent outing. Their last time out, the Golden Flashes lost 23-3 to the Miami (OH) RedHawks.
We’ve collected all the info you need for this game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Ohio vs. Kent State Key Stats
- Kent State has allowed an average of 34.0 points per game, 13.0 more than the 21.0 Ohio has scored.
- Kent State racks up 12.6 points per game, comparable to the 10.8 Ohio allows.
- Ohio has a 2-0 record against the spread and a 4-0 record overall when it allows opponents to score less than 12.6 points.
Below are a few more important stats from this season:
| Ohio | Kent State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 322.4 (110) | 268.8 (127) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 235.4 (6) | 397.8 (92) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 138.2 (90) | 116.2 (110) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 184.2 (112) | 152.6 (122) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9 (102) | 3 (5) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 11 (8) | 5 (97) |
Ohio vs. Kent State Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 33.6 points per game, 12.9 points fewer than the total of 46.5 for this contest.
- These two teams surrender a combined 44.8 points per game, 1.7 points less than this contest’s over/under.
- Ohio has won all two of its games against the spread this season.
- Kent State has won one game against the spread this year.
- Kent State has been an underdog by 25.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a peek at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Kent State | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
Ohio Statistical Leaders
- Kurtis Rourke has compiled 609 passing yards (121.8 per game) while connecting on 56 of 87 passes (64.4%), with five touchdowns and two interceptions. He has added 107 rushing yards, averaging 21.4 per game.
- Sieh Bangura has churned out a team-leading 287 rushing yards (57.4 per game) and zero scores.
- O’Shaan Allison has rushed for 212 yards (42.4 per game), with one touchdown on the ground.
- Sam Wiglusz has hauled in 21 catches for 204 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He has been targeted 34 times, and averages 40.8 receiving yards per game.
- Ty Walton has also chipped in with 16 catches for 162 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 22 times and puts up 32.4 receiving yards per game.
- Jacoby Jones is averaging 29.4 yards per game, with eight catches for 147 yards.
- This season Rayyan Buell leads the team with 2.5 sacks and has added 5.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Bryce Houston has totaled 43 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception and leads the team in tackles.
- Austin Brawley has intercepted two passes to lead the team while adding 17 tackles and two passes defended.
Kent State Statistical Leaders
- Michael Alaimo has 763 passing yards (152.6 per game) and a 56% completion percentage, throwing one touchdown pass and three interceptions.
- Gavin Garcia has rushed for a team-leading 337 yards on 87 carries (67.4 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Xavier Williams has run for 135 yards on 41 carries (27.0 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground.
- Chrishon McCray has been targeted 32 times and has 19 catches, leading his team with 234 yards (46.8 per game).
- Trell Harris has also added 233 yards on 13 catches and one touchdown. He has been targeted 23 times and averages 46.6 receiving yards.
- Jameel Gardner Jr. has 119 receiving yards on eight receptions (14 targets).
- CJ West has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up 3.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
- Devin Nicholson’s 35 tackles and 3.0 TFL mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
- Khali Saunders has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 14 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in five games this season.
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