Kent State Golden Flashes vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
SECN will be covering the week three non-conference matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kent State Golden Flashes, set for 7:45 ET at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Tennessee comes in with a 2-0 record, while Kent State is still looking for their first win of the season. The over/under is at 62.5 points, and Kent State is the -200 money line favorite.
KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tennessee Volunteers -49
This game will be played at Neyland Stadium at 7:45 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS:
- We have the Tennessee Volunteers winning this one by a score of 55 to 2
- Not only do we have the Tennessee Volunteers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -49
- We see this game finishing below the line of 62.5 points
Will The Kent State Golden Flashes Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Kent State is looking to bounce back after a 23-17 loss to St. Francis (PA) in their most recent game. This defeat put the Golden Flashes at 0-2 for the season, and they will be eager to get into the win column.
St. Francis (PA) took control early, jumping out to a 10-0 lead. Kent State fought back to make it 20-14 at halftime, but they managed only a field goal in the second half, resulting in a 23-17 loss. This game did not have any betting lines available.
In their 23-17 loss to St. Francis (PA), Kent State’s offense put up 280 yards, with 202 of those coming through the air. Quarterback Devin Kargman completed 57.9% of his passes for 193 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception and finishing with a passer rating of 69.3. Luke Floriea was his top target, catching six passes for 92 yards.
The Golden Flashes managed 16 first downs but struggled to establish the run, gaining just 78 yards on 26 carries. Ky Thomas led the team in rushing with 39 yards on 11 attempts.
Kent State’s defense will need to tighten up after giving up 402 total yards in their last game. The majority of these yards came on the ground, as they allowed 207 rushing yards on 47 attempts. In the passing game, the Golden Flashes gave up 195 yards and one touchdown on 11 completions.
Are The Tennessee Volunteers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Tennessee is now 2-0 after a dominant 51-10 road win over NC State. The Vols, favored by -8.5, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was 59.5 points, and the teams combined for 61 points.
The Vols took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 20-3, and they finished strong, adding 14 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. This was a great win for Tennessee, as NC State was expected to be a tough opponent, but the Vols won by 41 points.
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava led Tennessee’s offense in their 51-10 win over NC State, throwing for 211 yards and two touchdowns. He connected on 69.6% of his passes, but also threw two interceptions, finishing with a passer rating of 91.03.
The Vols’ offense totaled 460 yards, with 249 yards coming on the ground. Dylan Sampson was the leading rusher, gaining 132 yards on 20 carries and scoring two rushing touchdowns. Squirrel White led the receiving corps with two receptions for 67 yards.
Tennessee’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding NC State to just 10 points and 143 total yards. The Volunteers’ secondary was particularly strong, allowing only 104 passing yards on 15 completions and intercepting one pass. On the ground, Tennessee gave up just 39 yards rushing, and NC State managed only 10 first downs for the game.