Kent State Golden Flashes (0-3) vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0)
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions September 21 2024 – It is evident that Week 4 of the NCAAF season spells out a fair date for a reckoning: David hopes to score a giant of a victory over Goliath, an outcry of the winless Kent State Golden Flashes against the yet beaten Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This one goes down at the highly charged Beaver Stadium where a lot of people will be asking if the Golden Flashes will be able to change their luck around or will the Nittany Lions cement their unbeaten run yet again. Such extreme differences in early season performances put the college football odds based on the marketplace too heavily on the home team.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions September 21 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Beaver Stadium |
| TV: | BTN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | +8000 | +49 (-112) | 55 Over (-115) |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | -100000 | -49 (-108) | 55 Under (-105) |
There’s a lot of confidence reflected on the betting lines; the Nittany Lions are primed to beat all. Given that the spread is nearly one of fifty, the sportsbook anticipates a fight in some contest. This kind of spread in college football would be reckoned to be the difference in the ages, and this is also true of the season records and performances of the two teams.
Devin Kargman QB vs. Drew Allar QB
This season has been particularly tough for Quarterback Devin Kargman of Kent State. Out of 45 completions from 81 attempts, and 432 passing yards, statistics show that he has had his struggles working as a center particularly, with a passer rating of 107.6. Kargman’s struggles with sacks and interceptions clearly depict a novice quarterback trying to fit in college football. His creative judgment is going to be pivotal in this game however this is a tall order as well.
In comparison, Drew Allar of Penn State’s statistics are polar opposites. Allar has completed 64.9% of his passes and has been rated 199.4 with the ball, so far throwing for 420 yards and 5 touchdowns making him one of the best quarterbacks in the NCAAF. Any opposing defense – and certainly that of a flailing Kent State, makes for easy pickings.
As these quarterbacks collide, it is the experience of Allar that stands to affect the tempo and flow of the game as would wish. Kargman, determined to make amends for the dismal outing tries to scale what seems like a mountain in attempting to penetrate the highly organized wall of defense that is Penn State.
Golden Flashes on the Ground and Through the Air
Kent State has struggled to find any rhyme or reason on their offense – on the ground and even in the air. Notably, Ky Thomas, the main ball carrier, averages a mere 2.5 yards per carry, indicating limited use of the run, which lacks some creativity. Receiver Luke Florida nevertheless has something to be proud of as he has recorded 209 yards and 2 touchdowns in receiving. If Kent State hopes to score points on such a strong defense, they will need plays like that more often.
Nittany Lions’ Offensive Arsenal
Nicholas Singleton and Tyler Warren have become an integral part of the offensive system at Penn State. Singleton has averaged 9 yards with each rushing down, and Warren has averaged 16 yards on each catch, which indicates the Nittany Lions’ ability to turn the tide of a game. Their displays here do not only aid the passing game of Allar, but also help create a balanced offense that Kent State may find it difficult to defend.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Trends
It is clear from the betting trends of Kent State that there is not much to root for. They have managed to cover the spread only once in the last six matches (1-5 ATS) included, which is further accompanied by a staggering record of ten consecutive losses in head-to-head battles (0-10). The trends highlight a team that is struggling to get wins, let alone covers.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Trends
On the contrary, in the last twenty contests, Penn State did cover a much higher number of 14-5-1 and did not score just the wins but oversized covers of the lines as well. The way this shapes up along with their impressive record of 17-3 over the last 20 matches makes them look like they are on the top of his game.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Previews
Taking into account the performance of each of the teams and the statistics, the scales are sorely tipped in favor of Penn State. It is more than likely true that this might be enough to put off most bettors but owing to the difficulties faced by the Golden Flashes, the chances of Penn State at least covering this high spread are actually realistic. For those who care how far both teams would go, given Penn State’s caliber on offense and Kent State’s issues on defense, it is pretty much advisable to take the over, even though it is high.
To sum up, while the prospect of such a huge upset is definitely appealing, the Nittany Lions spread seems to be the safest option. In terms of prop bets, the player props could be towards the performance of the playmakers in Penn State for some more action. As for anybody who is interested, USA Legal Sportsbooks provides placing bets on this one-sided battle in many ways.
Score Prediction: Penn State Nittany Lions 56, Kent State Golden Flashes 7.
