Bowling Green Falcons (BGSU)
American Football NCAAF Dix Stadium Sat 25 Oct 12:00
Kent State Golden Flashes
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College Football Betting Preview: Bowling Green vs Kent State

Bowling Green square off against Kent State in this NCAAF Week 9 clash at Dix Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Kent State to Cause Bowling Green Problems

We’re very confident of Kent State staying close to Bowling Green, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +7.5 looks more than generous at -115.

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27-6 Bowling Green Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Bowling Green Falcons have lost their previous three road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 27-6 at home to Central Michigan Chippewas at Doyt L. Perry Stadium.

Kent State Golden Flashes suffered a defeat in their last game. A 45-10 scoreline occurred on the road at Glass Bowl against Toledo Rockets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bowling Green have claimed victories in the last two matchups against Kent State. At Dix Stadium, the scoreline was 49-19 and then we saw 27-6 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. We’ve seen four Kent State wins in the past 6 meetings between the teams.

Bowling Green vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Our Bowling Green vs Kent State tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The market might have underrated Kent State in this college football showdown and -115 makes appeal considering the underdogs are +7.5 on the spread. Bet on them to cover the line.

Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Bowling Green vs Kent State stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bowling Green in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bowling Green in 5 of their last 7 games this season.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bowling Green in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 4 of their last 6 games against Bowling Green.

Kent State +7.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Kent State +7.5
Totals Over 47.5
Highest Scoring Half Second Half

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Correct Score Prediction

Bowling Green Bowling Green logo 28 - 23 Kent State logo Kent State

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at Bowling Green to achieve a winning scoreline of 28-23 where a massive potential return is on the cards.

Bowling Green vs Kent State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Bowling Green Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The Bowling Green odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -270 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 73% chance of winning. Kent State are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +220.

The current spread is 7.5 and the total points line is 47.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 47.5 at -110.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to bet on Quarterback Passing Yards, First Touchdown Scorer and Passing Touchdowns as potential options.

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Kent State Have Eight Losses From Last Ten Home Games

Kent State have a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games, posting 23.90 points per contest while yielding 33.10.

Bowling Green have stumbled to three straight defeats on the road. They own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 25.70 points on offense and surrendering 27.10 on defense.

Bowling Green defeated Kent State 49-19 when the teams last met at Dix Stadium. In the past 3 head-to-head matchups at Dix Stadium, Kent State have secured two wins, while Bowling Green have one victory.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
Kent State logo Kent State Home Stats 2-8 57.00 23.90 33.10 7 3
Bowling Green logo Bowling Green Away Stats 4-6 52.80 25.70 27.10 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
  • U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Bowling Green Falcons logo Bowling Green Falcons Stats
Kent State Golden Flashes logo Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Buffalo 4 3 179 149 30 2-2 2-1 2W
Central Michigan 4 3 158 179 -21 2-0 2-3 1W
Miami (OH) 4 3 182 154 28 2-1 2-2 4W
Ohio 4 3 206 177 29 4-0 0-3 1W
Toledo 4 3 247 100 147 4-0 0-3 1W
Western Michigan 4 3 160 124 36 3-1 1-2 4W
Ball State 3 4 124 217 -93 3-0 0-4 1W
Bowling Green 3 4 140 179 -39 3-1 0-3 1L
Kent State 2 5 125 271 -146 2-1 0-4 1L
Akron 2 6 145 245 -100 2-2 0-4 2L
Eastern Michigan 2 6 196 268 -72 2-1 0-5 1L
Northern Illinois 1 6 86 170 -84 1-2 0-4 6L
Massachusetts 0 7 79 249 -170 0-4 0-3 7L