Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Ohio Bobcats Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 1

N’Kosi Perry will lead the Florida Atlantic Owls (1-0) into their battle versus the Ohio Bobcats at Peden Stadium on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET.

The Owls are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), against the Bobcats. The over/under for this game is 49.5 points.

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Florida Atlantic vs. Ohio

• Game Day: Saturday, September 3, 2022
• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Athens, Ohio
• Stadium: Peden Stadium

Florida Atlantic Betting Insights

• Florida Atlantic went 4-8-0 ATS last season.
• Florida Atlantic covered the spread three times last season (3-4 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total four times in Florida Atlantic games.

Florida Atlantic Stats & Insights

• Last year, Florida Atlantic averaged 4.9 fewer points per game (25.4) than Ohio surrendered (30.3).
• When Florida Atlantic put up more than 30.3 points last season, it went 3-1 against the spread and 4-0 overall.
• Last season Ohio had a 1-1 record against the spread and a 1-1 record overall in games when it held opponents to fewer than 25.4 points.
• Florida Atlantic racked up 27.8 fewer yards per game (402.0) than Ohio allowed per matchup (429.8) last season.
• Florida Atlantic was 2-2 against the spread and 3-1 overall when the team churned out more than 429.8 yards last season.
• In games Ohio held its opponents to less than 402.0 yards last season, it had a 2-4 record ATS and a 1-5 record overall.
• Last year Florida Atlantic piled up 153.5 rushing yards per game, 36.7 fewer than Ohio allowed per contest (190.2).
• When Florida Atlantic ran for over 190.2 yards last year, it compiled a 3-2 ATS record and a 4-1 overall record.
• Last year, Ohio was 4-1 against the spread and 3-2 overall when holding opponents to less than 153.5 rushing yards.
• Florida Atlantic turned the ball over 19 times last year, 11 more turnovers than Ohio forced (8).

Florida Atlantic’s Best Players

• Perry put up a passing stat line last season of 2,771 yards with a 60.7% completion rate (210-for-346), 20 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and an average of 230.9 yards per game. His rushing stat line was 106 carries for 167 yards and four TDs.
• Last season Johnny Ford took 131 rushing attempts for 831 yards (69.3 per game) and scored five touchdowns. When it comes to receiving, he also caught 23 passes for 280 yards (23.3 per game) and put up two TDs.
• Malcolm Davidson ran for 274 yards on 62 carries (22.8 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown last year.
• LaJohntay Wester collected 65 receptions for 702 yards and four touchdowns last year. He was targeted 95 times, and averaged 58.5 yards per game.
• Je’Quan Burton amassed 483 yards on 27 grabs with three touchdowns. He was targeted 54 times, and averaged 40.3 receiving yards per game.
• Brandon Robinson’s stat line last year: 481 receiving yards, 37 catches, four touchdowns, on 60 targets.
• Last season Jaylen Joyner stacked up 3.0 sacks, 3.0 TFL and 26 tackles.
• Last season Jordan Helm averaged 70 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception.
• Last season Korel Smith had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 31 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.

Ohio Betting Insights

• Ohio compiled a 5-7-0 ATS record last season.
• Ohio was an underdog by 3.5 points or more eight times last year, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
• Ohio and its opponent combined to hit the over four out of 12 times last season.

Ohio Stats & Insights

• Last year Ohio averaged 3.2 fewer points per game (22.6) than Florida Atlantic gave up (25.8).
• Ohio was 5-2 against the spread and 3-4 overall in games when it put up more than 25.8 points last season.
• Florida Atlantic had a 3-1 record against the spread and a 4-0 record overall in games when it gave up less than 22.6 points last year.
• Ohio averaged 371.4 yards per game last season, 37.8 fewer yards than the 409.2 Florida Atlantic allowed per contest.
• When Ohio totaled more than 409.2 yards last year, the team was 3-2 against the spread and 3-2 overall.
• When Florida Atlantic held its opponents to fewer than 371.4 yards last year, it had a 2-3 record ATS and a 3-2 record overall.
• Last season Ohio racked up 187.4 rushing yards per game, 30.4 more than Florida Atlantic allowed per contest (157.0).
• When Ohio ran for more than 157.0 yards last season it compiled a 4-2 ATS record and a 2-4 overall record.
• When Florida Atlantic limited its opponents to fewer than 187.4 yards on the ground last season, it was 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall.
• Ohio turned the ball over 16 times last year, three fewer times than Florida Atlantic forced turnovers (19).

Ohio’s Best Players

• Kurtis Rourke threw for an average of 150.0 yards passing per outing and tossed 11 touchdowns last season. In addition, he added 27.3 yards on the ground per game with three rushing touchdowns.
• De’Montre Tuggle averaged 67.1 rushing yards per game and scored seven rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Armani Rogers rushed for 529 yards. He also scored seven total touchdowns.
• Cameron Odom averaged 33.8 yards on 2.4 receptions per game and compiled one receiving touchdown in 2021.
• Ty Walton hauled in two touchdowns and had 380 receiving yards (31.7 ypg) in 2021.
• Isiah Cox hauled in 30 passes on his way to 362 receiving yards and four touchdowns a season ago.
• Will Evans proved to be a menacing defender last year, recording 3.5 sacks, 3.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
• Bryce Houston put together an excellent stat line last year, accruing 78 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• A year ago Tariq Drake tallied 36 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended as well as three interceptions.