Ohio Bobcats vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-19.5)

Total/Over-Under: 42.5

The Ohio Bobcats (2-1) are on their way to Kroger Field on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Kentucky Wildcats (1-2). Ohio opens this matchup as 19.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 42.5.

The Ohio Bobcats head into this game 2-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats faced the Morgan State Bears and walked away with a win by a score of 21-6. On the day, they ran 57 plays which converted into 335 yds. The Ohio Bobcats ran the rock 38 different times and compiled 148 yards, which came out to an average of 3.9 yards per attempt. Against the run, the Bobcats conceded 75 yds on 33 tries, which is 2.3 yards per rush allowed. Ohio gave up 15 completions on 30 tries for a total of 136 yds, and a completion rate of 50.0%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Ohio Bobcats have an average of 23.3 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 200.7 yards in the run game which is 37th in the nation. The Bobcats have earned 1,174 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Ohio has earned 2 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Ohio has accumulated 68 first downs as a team, and they have committed 15 penalties for 152 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 different times.

The Bobcats rank 70th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 21.3 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 105.0 rushing yards per game this season. During the season, they have given up 315 yards on the ground through 3 outings. Regarding passing yards, the Bobcats have given up 718 yds which puts them in 99th in the nation. They have given up 239.3 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 60.8%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 344.3 yards per game which ranks them 74th in D-1. They have granted 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Wildcats head into this matchup 1-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Wildcats took a loss by a score of 13-12 against the Georgia Bulldogs. The Wildcats finished with 284 yds and they ran 73 plays (3.9 yards per play). Kentucky ran the ball for 3.8 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 170 yards on 45 attempts. Kentucky surrendered 30 run attempts for 102 yards (3.4 yds per carry). The Wildcats passing defense allowed a completion rate of 62.5%, surrendering 160 yards on 15 for 24 passing.

The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 261.3 yards/outing, ranking them 129th in the country. The Kentucky offense has totaled 131 penalty yards on 19 infractions, which has them sitting 58th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They average 152.3 run yards per game and have run for 457 yards in total. They have thrown 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have earned 55 1st downs. In relation to how much they score, the Wildcats sit 121st in college football by tallying 16.3 points per outing. For the year so far, the Wildcats currently sit at 327 yards through the air in addition to an average of 109.0 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 131st in the nation.

The Wildcats are relinquishing 14.7 points per contest, which puts them 39th in the nation. Kentucky has conceded a total of 186 rushing yards (62.0 yards/game) in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground for the year. In total, they have surrendered 44 total points. They have given up 2 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 153.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 33rd in D-1. The Wildcats defense has participated in 135 plays, which is 20th in college football. They have earned no fumbles recovered and 3 picks over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats +19.5

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