Kent State Golden Flashes Risking 0-2 Record Against Bowling Green Falcons

Game outlook

This is a game that pits the MAC's 1-8 Kent State Golden Flashes up against the 5-4 Falcons of Bowling Green. Despite the losing record, Kent State is still looking for their first conference win of the season and will be using home field advantage at 7 PM Eastern to try and get it. Bowling Green, meanwhile, has been on a three-game win streak and is opening as a 7.5-point favorite, with the line staying right where it does. It should be a close game as both teams look to turn their fortunes around.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/8/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Dix Stadium Stadium Falcons vs Golden Flashes Betting Odds Moneyline: Falcons -300 | Golden Flashes +248

Spread: Falcons -7.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes +7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 41 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bowling Green will win straight-up is 75%.

Bowling Green Falcons

In their last victory against Kent State, the Falcons jumped out to an early lead and were able to secure a 24-21 win. Although the offense was outdone by the Golden Flashes, the defense stepped up and created two turnovers which helped keep the lead. Terion Stewart ran for 92 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown, while Connor Bazelak threw for two scores and 128 yards. The Falcons have had trouble getting into a rhythm offensively, with a completion rate of under 55%, and allowing 8% of Bazelak's throws to be sacked. However, the running game has been successful, generating 4.2 yards per carry, with Stewart picking up 6 yards per tote and 8 rushing touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, the defense has managed to keep their opponents to under 26 points per game in 3 of their last 4 contests. The Falcons have been good at preventing big plays and have had twelve interceptions and 30 pass deflections. Bowling Green was able to keep their opponent to just 25 points in this game and gain their 5th victory of the season.