Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

Check out our free Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos pick and preview for this CFB week 9 game in Kalamazoo. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 9 CFB matchup.

ESPN+ is covering the week nine matchup between the Western Michigan Broncos and Kent State Golden Flashes, set for 3:30 ET at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. The Broncos are the -17 point favorites, and the over/under line is at 59.5 points. Western Michigan enters the game with a 4-3 record, while Kent State is still looking for their first win of the season. The money line odds are -872 for the Broncos and +580 for the Golden Flashes.

Golden Flashes vs. Broncos Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Kent State Golden Flashes at Western Michigan Broncos
Where: Kalamazoo at Waldo Stadium
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Betting Odds WMICH -17, KENTST +580 | WMICH -872 O/U 59.5

Golden Flashes Preview:

Kent State heads into Week 9 against Western Michigan with an 0-7 record. They are ranked 134th in our CFB power rankings, and their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are at 0.0%.

The Golden Flashes have an average scoring margin of -29.4 points per game and are 2-4 against the spread this season.

The over/under line for this week is 59.5 points. Kent State’s games have averaged 62.3 points, with their over/under record at 4-2 and an average line of 55.6 points.

Golden Flashes Offense Breakdown

Kent State’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 16.4 points per game, which ranks them 133rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their third-down conversion rate is only 19.8%, and they are averaging 82.3 rushing yards per game.

Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski has completed 40.8% of his passes for 826 yards, with eight touchdowns and four interceptions. Chrishon McCray has caught seven touchdown passes and has 543 receiving yards on 28 receptions.

Golden Flashes Team Defense

Kent State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 45.9 points per game. In their recent game against Bowling Green, they gave up 27 points and 440 total yards, including 313 passing yards.

Opponents have averaged 252.6 rushing yards per game against Kent State, with quarterbacks posting a 118 passer rating and completing 69.5% of their throws.

Broncos Preview:

Kent State heads into Week 9 against Western Michigan with an 0-7 record. They are ranked 134th in our CFB power rankings, and their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are at 0.0%.

The Golden Flashes have an average scoring margin of -29.4 points per game and are 2-4 against the spread this season.

The over/under line for this week is 59.5 points. Kent State’s games have averaged 62.3 points, with their over/under record at 4-2 and an average line of 55.6 points.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 31.4 points per game, placing them 37th in the nation heading into week 9. They are ranked 39th in our offensive power rankings. The Broncos have a strong rushing attack, averaging 191.6 yards per game on 37 attempts.

Jaden Nixon leads the ground game with 617 yards, nine touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 1,378 yards, 12 touchdowns, and just two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 113. Western Michigan ranks 17th in passer rating and 15th in completion percentage, completing 67.3% of their passes.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan's defense has struggled this season, allowing 35.6 points per game, including 41 points in their recent win against Buffalo. They gave up 551 yards in that game, with 242 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, along with 309 passing yards.

Opponents are averaging 179.6 rushing yards per game and 278 passing yards against Western Michigan. Quarterbacks have a 105.1 passer rating and a 65.3% completion rate against the Broncos’ defense.

Golden Flashes vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Kent State Golden Flashes last five road games, the team averaged 6 points per game while allowing 48. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
In their last ten games at home, the Western Michigan Broncos have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 24 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Kent State Golden Flashes have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Against the spread, the Western Michigan Broncos have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.