Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-17.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (4-3) are welcoming the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-7) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Kent State opens this matchup as 17.0-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 59.5.

The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this game with a record of 0-7 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Golden Flashes played the Bowling Green Falcons and ended up losing by a score of 27-6. Against the run, the Golden Flashes gave up 121 yards on 47 attempts, which is 2.6 yds per rush surrendered. Kent State surrendered 23 pass completions on 27 tries for 313 yards, and a completion percentage of 85.2%. Overall, they ran 54 plays which converted into 204 yds. The Kent State Golden Flashes ran the rock 25 times and accrued 126 yds, which came out to an average of 5.0 yards per carry.

The Golden Flashes have earned 1,757 total yards for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Kent State has amassed 11 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 11 times. Kent State has accrued 95 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 34 infractions for 258 yards. As a team they're averaging 68.7 yards in the run game which ranks them 132nd in the country. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 16.4 points per contest.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Golden Flashes have given up 1,998 yds which has them ranked 128th in Division 1. They have surrendered 285.4 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 70.6%. Overall, they are allowing 536.6 yards per game which has them ranked 134th in Division 1. They have given up 17 touchdowns by air and 22 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 5.5 yards per rush and 251.1 rushing yards per game this season. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,758 rushing yards through 7 outings. The Golden Flashes rank 134th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 45.9 PPG.

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The Broncos head into this game 4-3 this season. In their last game, the Broncos took home the win by a final score of 48-41 when they faced the Buffalo Bulls. Western Michigan allowed 34 rush attempts for 242 yards (7.1 yds per carry). The Broncos secondary allowed a completion percentage of 64.7%, surrendering 309 yds on 22 for 34 through the air. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 489 yards and they ran 71 plays (6.9 yards per play). Western Michigan ran the ball for 5.2 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 209 yards on 40 attempts.

The Western Michigan Broncos have an average of 384.6 yards per contest, which is good for 73rd in college football. The Western Michigan offense has accrued 239 penalty yds on 27 infractions, which is good for 129th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 187.7 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,314 yards for this season. They have thrown 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have obtained 139 1st downs. In relation to how much they score, the Broncos are ranked 47th in Division 1 averaging 31.4 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Broncos have thrown for a total of 1,378 yards through the air in addition to an average of 196.9 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 98th in the nation.

The Broncos are surrendering 35.6 points per contest, which has them ranked 123rd in D-1. Western Michigan has conceded a total of 1,249 yards on the ground (178.4 yards per game) in addition to 18 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. This season, they have conceded 249 points in total. They have allowed 11 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 278.0 yards per game, ranking them 125th in college football. The Broncos defense has taken the field for 478 plays, which ranks 97th in the nation. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the year.

Who will win tonight's Golden Flashes/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Flashes +17.0

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