Eastern Michigan Eagles Poised to Win Tight Matchup Against Kent State Golden Flashes
5 in the matchup between the Eagles and Kent State on Saturday. The Eagles have recently grabbed a 24-10 victory at home against Ball State, while Kent State was 42-17 on the
Game outlook
5 in the matchup between the Eagles and Kent State on Saturday. The Eagles have recently grabbed a 24-10 victory at home against Ball State, while Kent State was 42-17 on the road against Ohio. Historically the Golden Flashes have an advantage between the two teams, but Eastern Michigan has taken the last meeting 31-24.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/14/2023 @ 12:00pm EST
Where: Rynearson Stadium Stadium Golden Flashes vs Eagles Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Flashes +300 | Eagles -380
Spread: Golden Flashes +10 (-110) | Eagles -10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 39.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Eastern Michigan will win straight-up is 79%.
Kent St. Golden Flashes
Kent State dropped their third straight game and remain winless against FBS opponents this season with a loss to Ohio. The Golden Flashes trail in the MAC East, now at 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the conference. Kent State was outgained 466-228 in total offense, giving up 24 first downs and only gaining 16, losing the time of possession 32:56 to 27:04, and committing the sole turnover of the game. Kent State has struggled in the pass and rush this season, standing at 126th in passing with 146 yards per game and 111th in rushing offense with 114.8 yards per contest. Additionally, they rank 132nd in scoring offense with 13.3 points per game and 125th in scoring defense with 35.3 points given up. Some of the key players for the Golden Flashes include: Michael Alaimo: 70 of 122 passes, 870 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT, 24 sacks Tommy Ulatowski:2 of 8 passes, 12 yards, 1 TD, 52 yards rushing Gavin Garcia: 88 carries, 337 yards, 2 TD Jaylen Thomas: 40 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD Xavier Williams: 41 carries, 135 yards, 1 TD Chrishon McCray: 25 catches, 327 yards, 2 TD Trell Harris: 13 catches, 233 yards, 1 TD Jameel Gardner Jr.: 9 catches, 121 yards Andrew Glass: 7-7 on extra points, 8-9 on field goals Will Hryszko: 1-1 on extra points, zero field goal attempts Overall, the Golden Flashes rank 131 in offense, 118 in defense and are 1-5 (2-4 ATS).