Ohio Bobcats vs
Kent St. Golden FlashesPredictions & Preview

Ohio Bobcats Look to Continue Dominance Against Winless Kent State Golden Flashes

The Ohio Bobcats are coming off a strong 47-16 home win over the Buffalo Bulls and are currently 5-3 with a 3-1 record in the MAC. Senior quarterback Parker Navarro had a productive game, completing 73.7% of his passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns, while also contributing 81 rushing yards. On the other hand, the Kent State Golden Flashes are still seeking their first win of the season, coming off a 52-21 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos. Junior quarterback Tommy Ulatowski struggled in that game. Ohio is favored to win with the current line set at Ohio -18.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bobcats -1100 | Golden Flashes +695
• Spread: Bobcats -18.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes +18.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 52 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 92%.

Ohio vs Kent St. Stats

Ohio Bobcats

The Ohio Bobcats recently achieved a significant 47-16 victory over the Buffalo Bulls, with their offense showcasing dominance by scoring 47 points on 489 total yards. The defense also held its ground by only allowing 16 points on 383 total yards, despite improvement needed in third-down conversions. Currently, the team is ranked 108 in offense, averaging 21.86 points per game, and 69 in defense, allowing 24.29 points per game. However, their impressive 5-3 record (4-4 ATS) reflects their overall strong performance this season. Several players are listed as questionable or out due to injuries.

Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

The Kent State Golden Flashes are aiming to recover from a recent loss to the Western Michigan Broncos. Their offense struggled with a low third-down conversion rate and turnovers, while their defense allowed the Broncos to score 52 points and gain 579 total yards. The team ranks poorly in offense and defense statistics nationally. Kent State has several key players listed as questionable or out due to undisclosed injuries and specific ailments. In terms of power ranking, they are at #134, with a record of 0-8 (2-6 ATS). In their previous three encounters, Ohio has won twice against Kent State.

Ohio Bobcats Dominate Defensive Matchup Against Kent State Golden Flashes

The Ohio Bobcats have been performing exceptionally well compared to the Kent State Golden Flashes, showcasing a significant disparity in recent defensive performances. Over the last four games, the Bobcats have allowed an average of 20.3 points, whereas the Golden Flashes have been conceding an average of 44.8 points in their last five games. Despite facing setbacks due to injuries at the quarterback position this season, Kent State's Tommy Ulatowski must prioritize minimizing turnovers. With a season record of 4-4 ATS, Ohio appears to be a more promising pick compared to Kent State's record of 2-6 ATS. Therefore, it is recommended to consider betting on the Ohio Bobcats to cover the spread in their upcoming road game.

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