The Western Michigan Broncos (4-3) will face off against their MAC-rival, the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-7) in a matchup on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Waldo Stadium. The Golden Flashes will need their best effort to pull off an upset, they are currently 20-point underdogs. The over/under for the outing is 61.5 points.
Western Michigan vs. Kent State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Broncos (-20)
Moneyline: Broncos (-1205), Golden Flashes (+750)
Total: 61.5 points
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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Kent State
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Western Michigan 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
196.9 (1378) |
98 |
Rush yards |
187.7 (1314) |
38 |
Points scored |
31.4 (220) |
46 |
Pass yards against |
278 (1946) |
127 |
Rush yards against |
178.4 (1249) |
106 |
Points allowed |
35.6 (249) |
122 |
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Western Michigan 2024 Betting Info
The Broncos have put together a 3-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
Western Michigan is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 20-point favorites.
Broncos games have hit the over five out of seven times this season.
The average over/under the Broncos have had set in games this year is 7.8 less points than this outing’s point total.
The Broncos have covered the spread twice in their past three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
The final combined score of the past three Kent State games has surpassed the set total two times.
The Golden Flashes’ past three outings have ended with an average of 53.0 points scored. That’s 8.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
Western Michigan Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
52.3 |
52.6 |
52.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.6 |
29.4 |
34.9 |
ATS Record |
7-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-0 |
3-0 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-8 |
0-2 |
0-6 |
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Western Michigan’s Offense vs. Kent State’s Defense (2024)
Western Michigan has the 19th-ranked offense in the FBS in terms of points per play (0.5), and will be facing the 126th-ranked defense in that category, owned by Kent State (0.6).
The Broncos rank 27th in the FBS at 8.2 yards per pass attempt. The Golden Flashes give up nine yards per passing play (127th in college football).
Western Michigan’s rushing game ranks 38th in the FBS (187.7 yards per game). Kent State gives up 249.7 rushing yards per game (134th).
Kent State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
182.3 (1276) |
111 |
Rush yards |
68.9 (482) |
132 |
Points scored |
16.4 (115) |
129 |
Pass yards against |
285.4 (1998) |
128 |
Rush yards against |
249.7 (1748) |
134 |
Points allowed |
45.9 (321) |
134 |
Kent State 2024 Betting Info
The Golden Flashes have won once against the spread this season.
Western Michigan is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 20 points or more this season.
Out of seven Golden Flashes games so far this season, four have gone over the total.
The average total the Broncos have had set in matchups this year is 7.8 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
The Broncos have covered the spread twice in their last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
In two of those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
The Golden Flashes’ past three outings have ended with an average of 53.0 points scored. That’s 8.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
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Kent State Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.9 |
51.3 |
57.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
40.0 |
31.3 |
46.5 |
ATS Record |
1-5-1 |
1-2-0 |
0-3-1 |
Over/Under Record |
4-3-0 |
2-1-0 |
2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-4 |
0-2 |
0-2 |
Kent State’s Offense vs. Western Michigan’s Defense (2024)
The Golden Flashes are 128th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (66.7%), and will be up against the Broncos’ 83rd-ranked red zone defense (85.7%).
Kent State has a 19.8% third-down conversion rate, 134th in the FBS. Western Michigan allows third-down conversions on 41.8% of its opponents’ attempts (97th).
The Golden Flashes rank 134th in the FBS averaging 2.2 yards per carry. The Broncos allow 4.8 per rushing attempt (104th in college football).
Kent State ranks 99th in the FBS at 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Western Michigan gives up nine yards per passing play (127th in college football).
Western Michigan vs. Kent State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Western Michigan vs. Kent State sees the Broncos (-1205 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over at 61.5 points.