Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ball State Cardinals vs. Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Saturday October 12, 2024

Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Golden Flashes (+6.5)

Total/top-bottom: 57.5

The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-5) will take on the Ball State Cardinals (1-4) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Dix Stadium. Ball State is a 6.5-point favorite by Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 57.5.

The Ball State Cardinals are 1-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals faced the Western Michigan Broncos and walked away with a 45-42 loss. In the game they had 65 plays, which gave them 397 yards. The Ball State Cardinals ended up running the ball 30 times and amassing 68 yards, giving them an average of 2.3 yards per carry. Against the run, the Cardinals gave up 197 yards on 40 attempts, which is an average of 4.9 yards per run. Ball State has given up 26 completions on 29 attempts for 264 yards, and an 89.7% completion percentage.

When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Ball State Cardinals are averaging 25.0 points per game. As a team, they average 94.0 yards rushing, which ranks them 119th in Division 1. The Cardinals have totaled 1,628 yards rushing for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Ball State has collected 12 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. Ball State has collected 103 first downs offensively and committed 24 fouls for 187 yards. They turned the football over 8 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Cardinals have given up 1,507 yards, ranking them 126th in the country. They have surrendered 301.4 yards per game through the air, in addition to a 73.5% completion percentage. In total, they have surrendered 512.8 yards per game, which ranks 133rd in the nation. They have yielded 18 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns on the ground. Opponents are averaging 6.6 yards per carry and 211.4 rushing yards per game this season. For the season, they have allowed 1,057 yards through the ground game in 5 games. The Cardinals rank 133rd in D-1 in opponent scoring, giving up 48.2 PPG.

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The Golden Flashes come into this game with an 0-5 record for the season. When they last played, the Golden Flashes took a loss by a final score of 52-33 to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Kent State rushed the ball 2.3 yards per attempt and finished the game with 77 yards on 34 attempts. The Golden Flashes ultimately finished with 422 yards rushing while running 62 plays (6.8 yards per play). The Golden Flashes pass defense gave up a 78.8% completion percentage and surrendered 213 yards on 26 of 33 through the air. Kent State gave up 50 rushing attempts for 273 yards (5.5 yards per rush).

The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 218.4 yards/game, which ranks 134th in the country. Kent State’s offense has 173 yards of penalties on 23 fouls, which ranks 119th in the nation in foul play. They maintain an average of 57.6 yards per game on the ground and have totaled the ball for 288 yards. They have thrown 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 64 first downs. In terms of points put on the board, the Golden Flashes currently rank 129th in the country with a total of 14.8 PPG. Over the course of the season so far, the Golden Flashes have totaled 804 passing yards, not to mention an average of 160.8 passing yards per outing, which ranks them 123rd in Division 1.

Kent State has totaled 1,446 yards rushing (289.2 yards per game) and allowed 18 touchdowns on the year. They have allowed 14 touchdowns via pass in addition to 294.0 yards/game, which ranks 129th in the country. Their defense has recovered two fumbles and two picks on the campaign. The Golden Flashes defense has been on the field 394 times, which is good for 116th in the country. The Golden Flashes are giving up 51.4 points per game, which ranks them 134th in D-1. This year they gave up 257 points.

Who will win tonight’s Cardinals/Golden Flashes college football game against the spread?

Guy’s Choice: Take the Golden Flashes +6.5

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