Ohio vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 6, 2024

Updated Nov. 6, 2024 3:09 p.m. ET

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The Ohio Bobcats (5-3) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-8) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in a matchup between MAC opponents at Dix Stadium. Kent State is a 20.5-point underdog. The total for this game has been set at 52.5 points.

The Bobcats beat the Buffalo Bulls, 47-16, in their most recent contest. The Golden Flashes lost versus the Western Michigan Broncos in their most recent game, 52-21.

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Ohio vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio
TV: ESPNU
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Ohio vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of November 6, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Ohio	-20.5 (-109)	-1408	+802	52.5	-109	-111

Ohio vs. Kent State Prediction

Pick ATS: Kent State (+20.5)
Pick OU: Over (52.5)
Prediction: Ohio 38, Kent State 21

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Ohio vs. Kent State Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bobcats 36, Golden Flashes 16.
The Bobcats have a 93.4% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold an 11.1% implied probability.
Ohio has put together a 4-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
Kent State has won just one game against the spread this year.

Ohio vs. Kent State: Head-to-Head

In their past three head-to-head meetings, Kent State has taken down Ohio two times.
In those contests versus Kent State, the Bobcats have covered two times while outpacing the point total on one occasion.
Kent State has been outscored by 11 points in its last three tilts versus Ohio.

Ohio vs. Kent State: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Ohio	Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	25 (102)	17 (131)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	23.3 (38)	46.6 (134)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	15 (105)	15 (105)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	8 (104)	5 (130)

Ohio 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Parker Navarro	QB	1,217 YDS (66.2%) / 7 TD / 7 INT 508 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 63.5 RUSH YPG
Coleman Owen	WR	44 REC / 672 YDS / 5 TD / 84 YPG
Anthony Tyus III	RB	610 YDS / 5 TD / 87.1 YPG / 5.4 YPC 8 REC / 59 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 9.8 REC YPG
Rickey Hunt	RB	268 YDS / 2 TD / 38.3 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Marcel Walker	DL	19 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK / 1 INT
Bradley Weaver	DL	15 TKL / 6 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Shay Taylor	LB	15 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Blake Leake	LB	24 TKL / 1 TFL

Kent State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Chrishon McCray	WR	31 REC / 566 YDS / 7 TD / 70.8 YPG
Luke Floriea	WR	30 REC / 499 YDS / 5 TD / 62.4 YPG
Tommy Ulatowski	QB	940 YDS (42.6%) / 11 TD / 6 INT -2 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -0.3 RUSH YPG
Ky Thomas	RB	390 YDS / 1 TD / 48.8 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Kameron Olds	DL	21 TKL / 6 TFL / 6 SACK / 1 INT
Rocco Nicholl	LB	50 TKL / 0 TFL
Matt Harmon	LB	30 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Josh Baka	DB	34 TKL / 1 TFL