The Bowling Green Falcons (2-4) host a MAC battle against the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-6) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium.

The Falcons are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -21) versus the Golden Flashes. The over/under for this matchup is 54.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Falcons and the Golden Flashes, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Bowling Green vs. Kent State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Falcons (-21)
• Moneyline: Falcons (-1587), Golden Flashes (+868)
• Total: 54.5 points

Bowling Green vs. Kent State betting info and stats

Bowling Green has won three games against the spread so far this season (3-3-0). Bowling Green has been listed as moneyline favorites four times this season, and has put up a 2-2 record in those outings. Kent State has won just one game against the spread this season (1-5-0). Kent State has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 21 points (0-3). Kent State is winless in the five games it has been an underdog on the moneyline this season.

Bowling Green vs. Kent State recent stats and trends

Bowling Green Falcons

• Bowling Green has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall in its past three matchups.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• Bowling Green’s past three outings have ended with an average of 49 points scored. That’s 5.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Kent State is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its last three matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Kent State games has surpassed the set total two times.
• Kent State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 53.8 points scored. That’s 0.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Bowling Green vs. Kent State key players

Bowling Green Falcons

• Connor Bazelak has thrown for 1,331 yards (221.8 ypg) to lead Bowling Green, completing 67.2% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Terion Stewart, has carried the ball 60 times for 339 yards (67.8 per game), scoring four times.
• Jaison Patterson has piled up 223 yards on 58 carries, scoring three times.
• Harold Fannin’s 697 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 63 times and has totaled 50 receptions and five touchdowns.
• Malcolm Johnson Jr. has put together a 228-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 24 passes on 37 targets.
• Jamal Johnson’s 16 catches have yielded 148 yards.
• Joseph Sipp Jr., the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up four sacks, five TFL and 36 tackles.
• Ja’Corey Benjamin has a team-leading one interception to go along with nine tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Tommy Ulatowski has thrown for 748 yards (124.7 yards per game) while completing 46.5% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
• Ky Thomas has rushed for 207 yards on 63 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Ayden Harris has run for 87 yards across 26 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
• Chrishon McCray has collected 25 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 522 (87 yards per game). He’s been targeted 57 times and has seven touchdowns.
• Luke Floriea has caught 25 passes and compiled 421 receiving yards (70.2 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Dashawn Martin’s 20 targets have resulted in six grabs for 88 yards.
• Kameron Olds has three sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL, 15 tackles, and one interception.
• Kent State’s tackle leader, Rocco Nicholl, has 37 tackles this year.
• Alex Branch leads the team with one interception, while also collecting six tackles and one pass defended.