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Kent State Golden Eagles Face Off Against Eastern Michigan Eagles in College Football Match, Eastern Michigan Favored by 15 Points

The winless Kent State Golden Eagles will face off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, who have a 3-1 record, in a college football match this Saturday. The teams have split their last four games, each winning two. Eastern Michigan is the favorite to win, with the current line favoring them by 15 points. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM Eastern time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Eagles -650 | Golden Flashes +465
• Spread: Eagles -15 (-110) | Golden Flashes +15 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 46 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Eastern Michigan will win straight-up is 87%.

Eastern Michigan vs Kent St. Stats

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Eastern Michigan had a solid performance in their recent win over FCS opponent St. Francis, holding them scoreless. Both Jeremiah Salem and Cole Snyder saw playing time at quarterback, with Salem having a perfect 5/5 completion rate. The Eagles have struggled offensively this season, averaging just 24.7 points per game and less than 350 total yards. Despite this, they have had success on 3rd downs and in the red zone. Defensively, they are allowing 26 points per game and over 420 total yards. They have been strong in the red zone but have struggled to stop opponents on 3rd downs. Eastern Michigan currently has a power ranking of 116 and is ranked 94th in offense and 90th in defense. They have a 3-1 record this season.

Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

Kent State suffered another loss, this time against Penn State, failing to score for the second straight game. The team's QB injuries have led to Tommy Ulatowski taking over as the starter. With just 1-11 on 3rd down conversions, Kent State only managed 71 total yards of offense, ranking them 131st in football with an average of eight points per game. The offensive line has struggled, leading to low rushing yards and a high sack rate. Defensively, the team is allowing 60.7 points per game, ranking them at the bottom of the country. They have struggled against tough competition like Tennessee and Penn State, allowing over 650 yards per game. Overall, Kent State has a power ranking of 134 and is 0-4 (0-4 ATS). In their last 3 matchups, Eastern Michigan has a 1-2 record against Kent State.

Kent State Looks to Showcase Potential in Conference Game Against Eagles

Kent State's performance this season has raised questions about their standing as a collegiate team. However, for this upcoming conference game on their home turf, there is an opportunity for them to demonstrate their potential against the Eagles. Although the Eagles have had a lackluster season and struggled with their running game, leading to a low 3rd down conversion rate, Kent State may be able to capitalize on this weakness. While they may not have the strength to secure a victory, it is projected that they will maintain a competitive margin within two scores against a conference opponent. With this in mind, the odds favor Kent State at +15.5.

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