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Star wide receiver Gage Larvadain and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-1) play the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-3) on Saturday at 2:30 PM ET, at Dix Stadium.
The RedHawks are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -14.5) versus the Golden Flashes. The over/under for this matchup is 51 points.
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Game Info for Miami (OH) vs. Kent State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Stadium: Dix Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -14.5 | -110 | -110 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -645 | +465 |
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread twice in three games this season.
- Two of Miami (OH)’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Miami (OH) Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 20th-worst in the FBS (422 yards allowed per game), Miami (OH) has played better offensively, ranking 51st in the FBS offensively totaling 416.3 yards per game.
- Miami (OH) is putting up 34.3 points per game on offense (41st in the FBS), and ranks 91st on defense with 27.5 points allowed per game.
- Miami (OH) is averaging 220.8 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 91st in the FBS. The defense ranks 104th, surrendering 256.5 passing yards per contest.
- Miami (OH) is averaging 195.5 rushing yards per game offensively this season (32nd in the FBS), and is giving up 165.5 rushing yards per game (102nd) on the other side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) is averaging a 37.5% third-down percentage on offense this season (87th in the FBS), and is giving up a 43.4% third-down conversion rate (98th) on defense.
- Miami (OH) has forced five total turnovers (76th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (48th in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 66th-ranked in college football.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has thrown for 846 yards (211.5 ypg) to lead Miami (OH), completing 61.4% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 82 rushing yards on 22 carries.
- Rashad Amos has carried the ball 43 times for a team-high 214 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time as a runner.
- Jordan Brunson has racked up 131 yards on 11 attempts, scoring one time.
- Larvadain’s team-leading 455 yards as a receiver have come on 19 receptions (out of 27 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Joe Wilkins has put up a 116-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 10 passes on 17 targets.
- Miles Marshall’s five grabs are good enough for 81 yards.
- Brian Ugwu has racked up 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up one TFL and 16 tackles.
- Miami (OH)’s tackle leader, Matthew Salopek, has 25 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Michael Dowell has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with nine tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Kent State Betting Insights
- Kent State is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Kent State has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 14.5 points or more this season.
- Two of Kent State’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Kent State Pick Insights
- This season has been difficult for Kent State on both offense and defense, as it is averaging only 284.5 total yards per game (sixth-worst) and ceding 424.3 total yards per game (18th-worst).
- Kent State has struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking sixth-worst in points (15 per game) and 10th-worst in points allowed (36.8 per game).
- Kent State ranks 11th-worst in passing yards per game (148.3), but it has been better defensively, ranking 64th in the FBS with 222.5 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Kent State ranks 88th in rushing yards per game (136.3), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 201.8 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Kent State ranks 94th in third-down conversion percentage (36.8%) on offense, but it has been less effective defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with a 56.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- At +2, Kent State owns the 35th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with five forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (12th in the FBS).
Kent State’s Best Players
- Michael Alaimo leads Kent State with 593 yards on 43-of-79 passing with one touchdown compared to three interceptions this season.
- Gavin Garcia has rushed for 288 yards on 70 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Xavier Williams has racked up 126 yards (on 37 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Trell Harris has totaled 13 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 233 (58.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 22 times and has one touchdown.
- Chrishon McCray has caught nine passes and compiled 129 receiving yards (32.3 per game).
- Justin Holmes’ 10 targets have resulted in eight receptions for 83 yards.
- CJ West has one sack to pace the team, and also has two TFL and nine tackles.
- Devin Nicholson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 29 tackles and three TFL.
- Nick Giacolone leads the team with one interception, while also recording 15 tackles, three TFL, and one pass defended.
