Western Michigan vs. Kent State College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Western Michigan Broncos vs. Kent State Golden Flashes college football matchup on October 16, 2021.

Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Western Michigan Broncos running back La'Darius Jefferson (3) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Broncos won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Western Michigan Broncos (4-2, 0-0 MAC) are touchdown favorites when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (3-3, 0-0 MAC) in conference play on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Waldo Stadium. This game has an over/under of 66 points.

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Odds for Western Michigan vs. Kent State

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Over/Under Insights

  • Western Michigan and its opponents have scored at least 66 points or more only one time this year.
  • Kent State's games have gone over 66 points in two opportunities this season.
  • The combined points per game average of the two teams, 53.5, is 12.5 points fewer than Saturday's over/under.
  • These two squads combine to surrender 54.8 points per game, 11.2 fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • The Broncos and their opponents score an average of 60.2 points per game, 5.8 fewer than Saturday's total.
  • The 66 total in this game is 1.7 points higher than the 64.3 average total in Golden Flashes games this season.

Western Michigan Stats and Trends

  • In Western Michigan's six games this year, it has three wins against the spread.
  • This season, the Broncos have just one ATS win in three games as a favorite of 7 points or more.
  • Western Michigan's games this year have hit the over two times in six opportunities (33.3%).
  • The Broncos put up 3.8 fewer points per game (25.5) than the Golden Flashes allow (29.3).
  • The Broncos rack up 403.5 yards per game, 44.8 fewer yards than the 448.3 the Golden Flashes allow per matchup.
  • Western Michigan is 1-0-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall when the team picks up over 448.3 yards.
  • This year, the Broncos have six turnovers, 10 fewer than the Golden Flashes have takeaways (16).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Western Michigan at SISportsbook.

Kent State Stats and Trends

  • So far this season Kent State has two wins against the spread.
  • This year, the Golden Flashes are winless against the spread when entering a game as an underdog of 7 points or more (in three chances).
  • Kent State's games this season have hit the over on one of six set point totals (16.7%).
  • The Golden Flashes score 28 points per game, comparable to the 25.5 the Broncos allow.
  • Kent State is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall in games when it puts up more than 25.5 points.
  • The Golden Flashes average 151.9 more yards per game (464.2) than the Broncos allow per outing (312.3).
  • Kent State is 2-3 against the spread and 3-2 overall when the team totals more than 312.3 yards.
  • The Golden Flashes have turned the ball over four times, four fewer times than the Broncos have forced turnovers (8).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

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