The Western Michigan Broncos (4-3) host a MAC clash against the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-7) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Waldo Stadium.

The Broncos are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -19.5) versus the Golden Flashes. The over/under for this matchup is 61 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this contest between the Broncos and the Golden Flashes, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Western Michigan vs. Kent State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-19.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-1075), Golden Flashes (+666)
• Total: 61 points

Western Michigan vs. Kent State betting info and stats

Western Michigan has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season. Western Michigan is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 19.5 points. Western Michigan has been moneyline favorites four times this season, winning every game. Kent State has won once against the spread this season (1-5-1). Kent State has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 19.5 points (0-3-1). This will be the seventh time this year Kent State is the moneyline underdog, and have lost each such contest.

Western Michigan vs. Kent State recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall during its last three games.
• In all of those games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The past three Western Michigan games averaged nine fewer points (52) than this matchup’s point total.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Kent State is 1-1-1 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Kent State games has surpassed the set total twice.
• The last three Kent State games averaged 52.8 total points, 8.2 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Western Michigan vs. Kent State key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Hayden Wolff has thrown for 1,378 yards (196.9 ypg) to lead Western Michigan, completing 68.1% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season.
• Jaden Nixon has carried the ball 96 times for a team-high 617 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times as a runner.
• Zahir Abdus-Salaam has piled up 296 yards on 67 carries, scoring two times.
• Anthony Sambucci’s team-leading 319 yards as a receiver have come on 25 catches (out of 30 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Blake Bosma has hauled in 24 receptions totaling 270 yards, finding the end zone five times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Kenneth Womack has been the target of 30 passes and hauled in 20 receptions for 228 yards, an average of 32.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Corey Walker has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 17 tackles.
• Western Michigan’s top-tackler, Donald Willis, has 29 tackles and two TFL this year.
• Isaiah Paul has a team-high one interception to go along with two passes defended.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Tommy Ulatowski has recored 826 passing yards, or 118 per game, so far this season. He has completed 40.8% of his passes and has thrown eight touchdowns with four interceptions.
• Ky Thomas has rushed for 328 yards on 77 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Curtis Douglas has rushed for 91 yards on 25 carries.
• Chrishon McCray has collected 28 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 543 (77.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 64 times and has seven touchdowns.
• Luke Floriea has caught 27 passes and compiled 456 receiving yards (65.1 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Dashawn Martin’s 23 targets have resulted in six grabs for 88 yards.
• Kameron Olds has five sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL, 20 tackles, and one interception.
• Rocco Nicholl, Kent State’s leading tackler, has 47 tackles this year.
• Alex Branch has a team-high one interception to go along with six tackles and one pass defended.