{"id":32402,"date":"2024-11-13T11:41:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=32402"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:41:39","slug":"free-college-football-picks-kent-state-golden-flashes-vs-miami-oh-redhawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/college-football\/free-college-football-picks-kent-state-golden-flashes-vs-miami-oh-redhawks\/","title":{"rendered":"Free College Football Picks: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Miami (OH) RedHawks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Kent State Golden Flashes head to Miami (OH) to face the RedHawks in a Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup this Wednesday night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RedHawks, with their solid defense and consistent season, are heavily favored against a struggling Kent State team that has faced significant challenges on both sides of the ball. Here\u2019s a complete breakdown of predictions and betting insights for the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time:<\/strong> 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast:<\/strong> ESPNU
Location<\/strong>: Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread<\/strong>: Miami (OH) -30 | Total:<\/strong> 47.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Overview and Season Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kent State Golden Flashes (1-8)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Season Struggles<\/strong>: Kent State has faced one of the most challenging seasons in the MAC, coming in winless so far and averaging just 10 points per game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were shut out in their last game, a 41-0 loss to Ohio, and have been unable to keep pace with conference opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive Concerns<\/strong>: Kent State has managed only a handful of points in most games this season, and their lack of a consistent offense has been a major liability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these struggles, they have managed to score over 20 points in a few MAC games, showing some potential for a late-game push against softer defenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miami (OH) RedHawks (5-4)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strong Defensive Performance<\/strong>: Miami (OH) boasts one of the MAC\u2019s better defenses, averaging 23 points per game allowed and excelling at limiting opponent yardage. Their defense should hold up well against Kent State\u2019s underwhelming offense, giving them a significant edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive Limitations<\/strong>: Although Miami (OH) has an efficient offense, they have rarely scored over 30 points this season. Their home scoring average is higher, though, and they are capable of outpacing a weak Kent State defense to cover the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Matchup Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Total Points Bet Favoring the Over<\/strong>: While Kent State\u2019s offense has struggled, they may be able to score some garbage-time points against Miami\u2019s second-string defenders. Miami, averaging close to 30 points in conference play, should also find Kent State\u2019s defense easy to exploit. These factors suggest the game could exceed the 46.5-point total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blowout Potential and Spread Concerns<\/strong>: Miami (OH) is favored by over 30 points. While they are the stronger team, covering such a large spread may be challenging if they slow down their offense in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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