The Kent State Golden Flashes (3-6) head to Doyt Perry Stadium as they square off against the Bowling Green Falcons (5-4) in a MACtion matchup on Wednesday night. Kent State needs a victory to get back into the win column. The Golden Flashes have lost three of their last four games. On the opposite side, Bowling Green has won three straight games.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Golden Flashes at -2.5 in the latest Kent State vs. Bowling Green odds, while the over/under for total points is 55.5. Before locking in any Bowling Green vs. Kent State picks or MACtion predictions, you need to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Bowling Green vs. Kent State and locked in its MACtion picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the odds and college football betting lines for Kent State vs. Bowling Green:
- Kent State vs. Bowling Green spread: Golden Flashes -2.5
- Kent State vs. Bowling Green over/under: 55.5 points
- Kent State vs. Bowling Green money line: Golden Flashes -140, Falcons +118
- KSU: The Golden Flashes are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in November
- BGSU: The Under is 11-4 in Falcons' last 15 Wednesday games
- Kent State vs. Bowling Green picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Kent State can cover
Junior quarterback Collin Schlee has been an athletic playmaker under center. Schlee is able to make moves in space and isn't afraid to take off and run. He has a strong throwing arm with good field awareness. The Maryland native has thrown for 1,731 yards and nine passing touchdowns. Schlee has also logged 381 rushing yards and another three scores.
Sophomore receiver Devontez Walker is a focal point in the passing attack. Walker creates separation consistently and owns a pair of sure hands. He's tough to bring down in open space but can also go up to snag contested passes. The North Carolina native has 42 receptions with 630 yards and eight touchdowns. In the Oct. 8 loss to Miami (Ohio), he racked up 11 catches for 159 yards and two scores.
Why Bowling Green can cover
Senior receiver Odieu Hiliare is the No. 1 option in the passing attack. Hiliare is a smooth route runner who thrives in the intermediate part of the field. The Florida native has built good chemistry with quarterback Matt McDonald. Hiliare ranks first on the team in receptions (35), receiving yards (426), and receiving touchdowns (4).
Receiver Tyrone Broden is a big-body weapon (6-foot-7, 210 pounds). Broden utilizes his size to bully and box out defenders as he goes up to snag contested throws. He provides this offense with a big-time target in the red zone. The Michigan native has 20 catches for 308 yards and a team-high four touchdowns.
How to make Bowling Green vs. Kent State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 60 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can only get the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Kent State vs. Bowling Green? And which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the advanced model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.
