Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

ESPN+ will be covering the Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State matchup from Dix Stadium in Kent, with kickoff set for 3:30 ET. The over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The Eagles are favored by -14 points as they look to build on their 3-1 record, while Kent State is still searching for their first win of the season (0-4).

EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles -14

This game will be played at Dix Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:

• We have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning this one by a score of 34 to 16
• Not only do we have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14
• Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points

Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Win As Road Favorites?

Eastern Michigan is now 3-1 for the season after a 36-0 victory over St. Francis (PA) at home. No betting lines were available for this game.

The Eagles took control early, leading 10-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 13-0 and went on to score 16 points in the third quarter. With a 29-0 lead heading into the fourth, Eastern Michigan added one more touchdown to secure the shutout.

Eastern Michigan’s offense put up 327 yards of total offense in their 36-0 win, with 203 yards coming through the air. Jeremiah Salem was efficient, completing 5 of 5 passes for 102 yards and a passer rating of 158.33. Zyell Griffin was the top receiver, with one catch for 89 yards.

The Eagles picked up 19 first downs and added 124 rushing yards. Deion Brown led the ground game with 33 yards on six carries.

Eastern Michigan’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding St. Francis (PA) to just 48 rushing yards and 111 passing yards. The Eagles shut out their opponent and allowed only 159 total yards. St. Francis (PA) managed just 14 first downs, and Eastern Michigan’s defense came up with one interception.

Are The Kent State Golden Flashes Going Win In At Upset At Dix Stadium

Kent State is still looking for their first win of the season after being blown out 56-0 by Penn State. The Golden Flashes, who were +49 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total score of 56 points fell just short of the 57.5-point over/under line.

Penn State dominated from the start, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, the Golden Flashes were down 28-0, and Penn State added 14 points in the third quarter and another 14 in the fourth, while Kent State remained scoreless.

After being shut out 56-0 by Penn State, Kent State’s offense will be looking to rebound. The Golden Flashes managed just 71 total yards, with 53 of those coming on the ground. In the passing game, Kent State was limited to 18 yards, with JD Sherrod completing 2 of 6 attempts for 18 yards. His passer rating for the game was 42.36.

Kent State’s offense moved the chains just six times in the game. On the ground, Ayden Harris led the team with 20 yards on 10 carries, while Ardell Banks was the leading receiver with one catch for 13 yards.

Kent State’s defense was overwhelmed in their most recent game, giving up 718 total yards and 56 points. Penn State’s offense moved the chains 40 times, and the Golden Flashes had no answer for the run, allowing 309 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Through the air, Kent State gave up 409 yards on 24 completions, with five of those going for touchdowns. The only bright spot was an interception forced by the defense.