In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction for this College Football Week 6 matchup on Saturday, October 10th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Western Michigan Broncos Preview
Western Michigan has a 3-2 record and a 1-0 record in the MAC. They are coming off a 20-17 road win against Buffalo and will face Central Michigan and Toledo next. Offensively, Western Michigan averages 23.2 points per game, ranking 105th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 19.4 points per game, which is 42nd. Western Michigan averages 303.6 total yards per game (158.6 passing and 145 rushing), while allowing 343.8 total yards per game (156.2 rushing and 187.6 passing).
Broc Lowry leads Western Michigan with 739 passing yards with 68.1% completed passes and 4 touchdowns, also adding a team-high 170 rushing yards. Aveion Chenault has a team-high 18 receptions for 272 receiving yards. Defensively, Justyce Betts has a team-high 35 total tackles (14 of them solo), while Dillon Moore leads the team with 1.5 sacks.
Kent State Golden Flashes Preview
Kent State has a 2-3 record and a 1-1 record in the MAC. They are coming off a 10-13 home loss against Ohio and will face South Florida and Akron next. Offensively, Kent State averages 15 points per game, ranking 134th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 31.4 points per game, which is 118th. Kent State averages 277.2 total yards per game (161.2 passing and 116 rushing), while allowing 361.8 total yards per game (141.6 rushing and 220.2 passing).
Dru DeShields leads Kent State with 757 passing yards with 58.3% completed passes and 3 touchdowns, also adding a team-high 183 rushing yards. Da’Realyst Clark has a team-high 19 receptions for 246 receiving yards. Defensively, Rocco Nicholl has a team-high 24 total tackles (14 of them solo), adding a team-high 3 sacks.
Kent State Golden Flashes @ Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- Kent State has lost each of its last eight road games in October.
- The favorite has won each of Western Michigan’s last 15 games.
- Kent State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games against teams from Michigan.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Kent State’s last five games.
- Kent State has lost the first half in each of its last 17 road games.
- The favorite has won the first quarter in each of Kent State’s last seven games.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- The road team has won each of Western Michigan’s last three games.
- Kent State has covered the spread in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games.
- Western Michigan has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Waldo Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Kent State’s last eight October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between Kent State and Western Michigan have gone OVER the total points line.
Western Michigan Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jalen Buckley ranks 2nd in the Mid-American Conference for rushing touchdowns (5) this season.
Kent State Golden Flashes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Dru DeShields ranks 3rd in the Mid-American Conference amongst qualified players for sack percentage (3.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Michigan ranks 128th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (303.6).
- Western Michigan ranks 127th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (158.6).
- Kent State ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.4).
- Kent State ranks 135th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (277.2).
Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction
In this Kent State vs Western Michigan prediction, Western Michigan is coming as -13.5 home favorites. Western Michigan has been superior both offensively and defensively than Kent State, as they almost crack the top-40 of the country defensively, while Kent State has been terrible offensively, with the 5th-fewer points per game in the entire country. Western Michigan has also been dominating this head-to-head matchup, having won its last four meetings against Kent State and is 3-0 ATS. Take Western Michigan and lay the -13.5 points at home in this one.