Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 14

Updated Oct. 14, 2023 9:05 a.m. ET

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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-3) are 8-point favorites when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-5) in conference play on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Rynearson Stadium. The contest's over/under is 39.5.

The Eagles beat the Ball State Cardinals, 24-10, in their last game. Facing the Ohio Bobcats in their last game, the Golden Flashes lost 42-17.

Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Eastern Michigan vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of October 14, 2023, 8:45 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Eastern Michigan	-8 (-111)	-344	+268	39.5	-110	-110

Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State Prediction

Pick ATS: Eastern Michigan (-8)
Pick OU: Over (39.5)
Prediction: Eastern Michigan 26, Kent State 16

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Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Eagles 24, Golden Flashes 16.
The Eagles have a 77.5% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 27.2% implied probability.
Eastern Michigan has put together a 3-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
Kent State has covered just once in five chances against the spread this season.

Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Eastern Michigan	Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	17.5 (122)	13.3 (131)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	20.3 (47)	35.3 (125)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	6 (36)	4 (10)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	9 (39)	5 (109)

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Austin Smith	QB	834 YDS (61.2%) / 5 TD / 3 INT 100 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 16.7 RUSH YPG
Samson Evans	RB	284 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Jaylon Jackson	RB	297 YDS / 1 TD / 49.5 YPG / 5.2 YPC 7 REC / 72 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.0 REC YPG
Hamze Elzayat	WR	8 REC / 157 YDS / 2 TD / 26.2 YPG
Joseph Sparacio	LB	27 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Chase Kline	LB	15 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Mikah Coleman	DL	9 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK
Justin Jefferson	LB	7 TKL / 1.0 TFL

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Chrishon McCray	WR	25 REC / 327 YDS / 2 TD / 54.5 YPG
Gavin Garcia	RB	337 YDS / 2 TD / 56.2 YPG / 3.8 YPC
Michael Alaimo	QB	870 YDS (57.4%) / 2 TD / 4 INT -51 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -8.5 RUSH YPG
Trell Harris	WR	13 REC / 233 YDS / 1 TD / 38.8 YPG
Devin Nicholson	LB	42 TKL / 3.0 TFL
Nick Giacolone	LB	22 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
CJ West	DL	13 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Bryce Sheppert	S	24 TKL / 0.0 TFL