Old Dominion Monarchs vs Bowling Green Falcons Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Bowling Green Falcons

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Old Dominion Monarchs (0-3) are headed to Doyt L. Perry Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will compete against the Bowling Green Falcons (1-2). Bowling Green opens this game as 9.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 49.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game with a record of 0-3 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Monarchs played against the Virginia Tech Hokies and ended up losing by a score of 37-17. At the end of the game, they tallied 53 plays which converted into 293 yards. The Old Dominion Monarchs ran the ball a total of 39 different times and tallied 243 yards, earning them an average of 6.2 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Monarchs gave up 289 yards on 51 attempts, which is an average of 5.7 yards per rush allowed. Old Dominion gave up 15 completions on 26 attempts for a total of 176 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.7%.

The Monarchs have earned 885 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Old Dominion has amassed 2 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 8 different times. Old Dominion has amassed 45 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 22 infractions for 202 yards. As a team they're averaging 148.7 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 81st in D-1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 16.7 points per contest.

The Monarchs sit in 88th in D-1 in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 26.7 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per attempt on the ground and 215.3 yards on the ground per game on the season. For the season, they have given up 646 running yards through 3 outings. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Monarchs have allowed 573 yds which ranks them 32nd in Division 1. They have surrendered 191.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 57.6%. Overall, they have given up 406.3 yards per game putting them 101st in Division 1. They have granted 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 7 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Falcons head into this matchup 1-2 for this season. In their last game, the Falcons walked away with a loss by a score of 26-20 when they faced the Texas A&M Aggies. Bowling Green ended up running for 3.9 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 89 yds on 23 carries. The Falcons finished the game with a total of 339 yds while running 60 plays (5.7 yards per play). The Falcons pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 55.2%, relinquishing 173 yds on 16 for 29 passing. Bowling Green gave up 43 running attempts for 235 yards (5.5 yards per rush).

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Falcons rank 76th in Division 1 scoring 29.3 PPG. The Bowling Green Falcons hold an average of 396.3 yards per contest, which has them ranked 74th in college football. The Bowling Green offense has compiled 142 yds of penalties on 14 infractions, which is 121st in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 3 picks while surrendering 0 fumbles and they have earned 59 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Falcons currently have a total of 674 yards through the air as well as an average of 224.7 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 73rd in college football. They hold an average of 171.7 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 515 yards overall.

Bowling Green has given up a total of 651 yards on the ground (217.0 yards/game) in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air and 198.7 yards/outing, ranking them 63rd in the country. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble and 1 interception on the season. The Falcons defense has been on the field for 195 plays, which ranks 22nd in Division 1. The Falcons are conceding 25.7 PPG, which has them 83rd in college football. In total, they have relinquished 77 pts.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Falcons college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Monarchs +9.5

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