The Kent State Golden Flashes and Ole Miss Rebels will do battle on the grass at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field. SEC Network owns the TV rights and the game’s scheduled to kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview
Ole Miss has been tabbed as heavily favored in this matchup and is currently giving up 29 points to Kent State. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) sky-high at 75.5 points, and should one team can create a bunch of points early, it’ll likely generate a worthwhile live betting opportunity.
The total hasn’t changed after being set initially at 75.5. Having said that, the line opened at -25 and has recently moved down to -29.
The Golden Flashes have gained 0.0 units so far and are 2-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 2-1. The Rebels are up 1.0 unit this season. The team is 2-1 ATS and also has an O/U record of 2-1.
The Golden Flashes are 1-2 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Rebels are 2-1 SU.
The Golden Flashes are looking to get back on track after a 63-10 loss to Penn State last week. Woody Barrett completed only 20-of-38 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown. Barrett (-18 yards on 16 rush attempts) also led the running attack and was complemented by Jo-el Shaw (22 yards on 10 carries). Antwan Dixon (five receptions, 59 yards) and Isaiah McKoy (three catches, 21 yards) handled the receiving duties in the defeat.
A week ago, Alabama got the victory against this Ole Miss team by a score of 62-7. The Rebels defense let the Crimson Tide pass for 306 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 210 yards and three scores. Jerry Jeudy had a solid outing in the win for Alabama, recording 136 yards and two touchdowns on three catches. For Ole Miss, Jordan Ta’amu completed seven-of-22 passes for 133 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Scottie Phillips (44 rushing yards on 12 attempts) led the running game while A.J. Brown (four receptions, 34 yards) and D.K. Metcalf (two catches, 92 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the loss.
Kent State has run the ball on 54.5 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Ole Miss has a rush percentage of 52.2 percent. The Golden Flashes have produced 193 rush yards per game and have seven scores on the ground this year. The Rebels are logging 164 rushing yards per game and have six total rush TDs.
The Golden Flashes offensive scheme has averaged 202 yards through the air overall and has four passing scores so far. The Rebels have produced 316 pass yards per contest and have eight total pass TDs.
On the defensive side of the ball, Kent State seems to have the upper hand when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has allowed 214 rush yards and 247 pass yards per game. The Ole Miss D has allowed 338.7 yards per game to opposing passers and 205.0 yards per game on the ground. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to the opposition, as the Golden Flashes have given up an ANY/A of 7.68 to opposing QBs, while the Rebels are yielding an ANY/A of 7.84.
Offensively, Barrett is up to 446 passing yards on the year, and has completed 61 percent of his 79 attempts with three passing scores and two interceptions. He has a 4.22 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 3.70 over the last two games.
In the other locker room, Jordan Ta’amu has connected on 29-of-54 passes for 469 yards, three TDs and two INTs. Ta’amu’s ANY/A sits at 6.80 for the year and 9.80 over his past two games.
NCAA Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes at Ole Miss Rebels
SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Kent State defense has eight sacks on the year while Ole Miss has just two.
The Ole Miss offense has lost two fumbles this season while the Kent State offense has lost three.
The Golden Flashes offense has produced two pass plays of 40 yards or more, while the Rebels have put up nine such plays.
The Kent State defense has allowed five pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Ole Miss has given up two such plays.
The Kent State offense has created six rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while Ole Miss has created five such runs.
The Golden Flashes defense has allowed six rushing plays of 20+ yards, while the Rebels have given up four such runs.
Kent State has averaged 4.4 yards per carry over its last two games.
Ole Miss has averaged 4.1 yards per carry over its last two.
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