The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-4) take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-1) on Saturday afternoon in a MAC showdown.
EMU shut out St. Francis (PA) 36-0 this past weekend, their second straight home win of the year.
Kent State was shut out 56-0 versus Penn State on Saturday, their fourth straight defeat.
Will the Eagles stay hot, or will Kent State break their losing streak?
Eastern Michigan vs Kent State Odds
Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
Eastern Michigan | -14.5 (-115) | O 46.5 (-130) | -790 |
Kent State | +14.5 (-115) | U 46.5 (-105) | +435 |
**Odds Subject to Change** |
Eastern Michigan vs Kent State Match Details
- Fixture: Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Kent State Golden Flashes
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 3:30 PM EST
- Location: Dix Stadium
Key Stats
Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State’s offense has been bad thus far. The Golden Flashes come in averaging 10.3 points per game. QB Devin Kargman has thrown for 432 yards this season. He’s thrown for 3 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown 2 Interceptions. RB Ky Thomas has rushed for 104 yards on 40 attempts. He’s yet to record a rushing touchdown this year. WR Luke Floriea leads the team with 214 yards on 16 receptions. He doesn’t have any receiving touchdowns so far this season.
Kent State’s defense has been pretty poor this season. The Golden Flashes allow 51.3 points per game. The Golden Flashes are giving up 607.5 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 314.3 passing yards per game. The Golden Flashes’ opponents are averaging 293.3 rushing yards. DE Kameron Olds has been a bright spot on defense, entering with three sacks, 17 tackles, and three tfl.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
The Eagles average 27.5 points per game. QB Cole Snyder has thrown for 744 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 3 TDs and 0 Interceptions on the year. RB Delbert Mimms has rushed for 169 yards on 46 attempts. He’s also rushed for 3 TD this season. WR Oran Singleton leads the team with 260 yards on 24 receptions. He also has 1 TD this season. Eastern Michigan’s defense has been pretty average this season.
The Eagles allow 19.5 points per game. The Eagles allow 351.8 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 228.8 passing yards per game. The Eagles’ opponents average 123 rushing yards this season. LB Justin Jefferson has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 13 tackles, and three tfl.
Prediction
Kent State has been awful this season, and even though three of their four games have been on the road, their one home game was also a loss to FCS side St. Francis (PA). For reference, EMU just beat St. Francis (PA) 36-0. The Golden Flashes have one of the worst offenses around, and the Eagles should be able to take advantage. Take the Eagles here to win by 20 on the road.
Final Pick
Eastern Michigan -19.5 Alternate Spread (+160)
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