Falcons vs Golden Flashes 11/8/2023 – This week, the Bowling Green Falcons embark on a road trip to Kent, Ohio, where they will face the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Falcons are in the midst of a successful season, looking to extend their three-game winning streak, while Kent State is seeking a turnaround after a challenging start to the year. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the key players, statistics, and expectations for this matchup. The college football picks today are updated below for bettors to place their bets on their favorite teams using the NCAA football gambling app.
Falcons vs Golden Flashes 11/8/2023 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, November 8, 2023 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Dix Stadium |
Scot Loeffler vs Kenni Burns
Bowling Green has been enjoying a successful season, currently boasting a record of one game above .500. Their recent three-game winning streak includes a hard-fought three-point victory over Ball State in their last matchup. The Falcons’ offense has been solid, averaging 23.8 points per game while gaining an average of 299.9 yards.
Bowling Green’s Season So Far
Quarterback Connor Bazelak has been the driving force behind Bowling Green’s offense this season, accumulating 1,023 passing yards and seven touchdowns on 93 completions. In the ground game, Terion Stewart leads the way with 762 yards and eight touchdowns on 125 carries. In the receiving corps, Harold Fannin Jr. stands out with 293 yards and three scores on 22 catches, while Ta’Ron Keith has added 259 yards and two touchdowns. Odieu Hiliare has also contributed 235 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Struggles for Kent State
On the other side of the field, the Kent State Golden Flashes have faced their share of difficulties this season, securing just one win in their first ten games. In their last outing, they suffered a six-point loss to Akron. Defensively, Kent State struggled to contain their opponents, conceding 31 points, with 21 of those coming in the fourth quarter. While the offense managed to move the ball effectively, gaining 346 yards and scoring 27 points, they struggled to convert on third downs, succeeding in only five out of 14 attempts.
Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski led the Kent State offense, completing 15 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns while adding 11 rushes for 24 yards and one touchdown. In the running game, Jaylen Thomas carried the ball 14 times for 36 yards, and Crishon McCray led the receiving corps with 161 yards and two touchdowns on 6 receptions. Luke Floriea also contributed with 37 yards and one touchdown on 4 receptions.
Bowling Green’s Dominance Expected
Bowling Green is clearly the stronger team in this matchup, and their dominance is expected to be evident from the opening kickoff. The Falcons are in a prime position to control the game on both sides of the ball, given Kent State’s struggles this season.
After suffering losses in their first two conference games, Bowling Green has bounced back with three consecutive conference wins, including a hard-fought 24-21 victory over Ball State in their previous game. In that contest, the two teams exchanged touchdowns throughout, and it was Bowling Green’s kicker, Alan Anaya, who sealed the win with a 22-yard field goal with just over three minutes left. The Falcons were fortunate as Ball State missed their own field goal attempt as time expired.
NAAF Latest Odds: BGSU -9.5 ; O/U 40.5
Bowling Green has its sights set on a fourth consecutive conference win, which would also help them qualify for a bowl game. Despite their success, the Falcons have faced challenges on the offensive front, ranking 129th in total offense this season. Their rushing and passing games are ranked 92nd and 129th, respectively. They have struggled on third downs, ranking 115th in converting them into first downs, while in the red zone, they are positioned 71st in the nation. Defensively, the Falcons have excelled, ranking 22nd in total defense. Their performance against the pass has been particularly impressive, ranking 8th in the country. However, they have had difficulty on third downs, ranking 110th in third-down defense, and 54th in red zone defense.
Bowling Green Betting Trends
Bowling Green are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Kent State.
Bowling Green are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Kent State.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bowling Green’s last 6 games on the road.
Bowling Green are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Kent State.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Bowling Green’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
Bowling Green are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the East Division division.
Bowling Green is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games played in November.
Kent State Betting Trends
Kent State are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kent State’s last 7 games.
Kent State are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kent State’s last 9 games against Bowling Green.
Kent State are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
Kent State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Bowling Green.
Golden Flashes are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
Kent State are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the East Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kent State’s last 12 games played in November.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kent State’s last 7 games played in week 11.
Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes 11/8/2023 Betting Pick
In conclusion, Monday’s clash between the Bowling Green Falcons and Kent State Golden Flashes promises to be an exciting contest. While Bowling Green enters the game as the stronger team, Kent State is eager to put up a fight and turn their season around. Football fans, get ready for a game that could potentially have a significant impact on the season for both teams. The online sports betting picks are intact for the Falcons to win this game and cover the spread.
Score Prediction: Falcons 20, Flashes 17.
