Play Kent State Golden Flashes (+2) at Ohio Bobcats
Game Time: 09/29/2007 03:00 PM -
By: Right Angle Sports | handicapper.net
Turnovers cost Kent State last week against Akron. But look for a more focused effort by the Golden Flashes in revenge mode on the road against the Ohio Bobcats.
The Golden Flashes are coming off a disappointing loss to crosstown rival Akron last week. Kent State was in control most of the game averaging 2.5 more yards per play and finishing with 130 more total yards, but four turnovers set Akron up for three easy scores including touchdown drives of two and 33 yards.
The loss left Kent at 0-1 in MAC play and in a must win situation this week if they are to contend for a division title. Kent entered the season with 16 returning starters and high expectations. Many followers called this their best team in decades. QB Julian Edelman and RB Eugene Jarvis provide a nice one-two punch on offense and an experienced defense was second best in the conference last year.
Ohio returned the fewest number of starters in the MAC and comes in with a 1-2 record vs I-A opponents. They have been outgained by an average of 203 yards per game vs Lousiana Lafayette, Virginia Tech, and Wyoming despite a combined +6 turnover margin in the three games. Last week vs Wyoming, they were +3 turnovers, had a kickoff return for touchdown and an interception for a touchdown but still lost. Two injuries on the offensive line have slowed down the running game that the team relies on so heavily and first year starting QB Brad Bower has mostly been a disappointment so far.
Three punting miscues helped lead Ohio to a 17-7 upset win at Kent State last year, but look for Kent to get revenge this Saturday. The Golden Flashes have been a live road dog going 5-2 ATS in their last seven.
Free Pick: Kent State +2 (-110) ½ Unit
Game Time: 09/29/2007 03:00 PM -
By: Right Angle Sports | handicapper.net
Turnovers cost Kent State last week against Akron. But look for a more focused effort by the Golden Flashes in revenge mode on the road against the Ohio Bobcats.
The Golden Flashes are coming off a disappointing loss to crosstown rival Akron last week. Kent State was in control most of the game averaging 2.5 more yards per play and finishing with 130 more total yards, but four turnovers set Akron up for three easy scores including touchdown drives of two and 33 yards.
The loss left Kent at 0-1 in MAC play and in a must win situation this week if they are to contend for a division title. Kent entered the season with 16 returning starters and high expectations. Many followers called this their best team in decades. QB Julian Edelman and RB Eugene Jarvis provide a nice one-two punch on offense and an experienced defense was second best in the conference last year.
Ohio returned the fewest number of starters in the MAC and comes in with a 1-2 record vs I-A opponents. They have been outgained by an average of 203 yards per game vs Lousiana Lafayette, Virginia Tech, and Wyoming despite a combined +6 turnover margin in the three games. Last week vs Wyoming, they were +3 turnovers, had a kickoff return for touchdown and an interception for a touchdown but still lost. Two injuries on the offensive line have slowed down the running game that the team relies on so heavily and first year starting QB Brad Bower has mostly been a disappointment so far.
Three punting miscues helped lead Ohio to a 17-7 upset win at Kent State last year, but look for Kent to get revenge this Saturday. The Golden Flashes have been a live road dog going 5-2 ATS in their last seven.
Free Pick: Kent State +2 (-110) ½ Unit