Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Kent State Golden Flashes – Sunday, January 6
When you pore over the numbers in an online sportsbook, it's going to be hard to pick against Kent State in this game. When going to any online outlet to make a college football betting play, you should realize that Kent State's defense is extremely consistent and should enjoy a matchup advantage against Arkansas State's offense. Arkansas State's offense was throttled by Northern Illinois in last season's GoDaddy.com Bowl, so why should things be different against another Mid-American Conference foe?
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Coming off a 5-7 season and playing in the East division of the Mid-American Conference that was supposed to be Ohio’s to lose, Kent State apparently never got the memo. The Golden Flashes have very few names or numbers that jump off the page to grab your attention. Yet, you look at their record and have to marvel at their ability to find solutions to just about any situation.
Trayion Durham has been a workhorse for Kent State, eclipsing 200 carries on the season for over 1,000 yards and leading the team’s 15th-ranked run game. Despite a head-scratching loss to Kentucky early in the year, Kent State has bounced back with wins over Ball State and especially Rutgers on the road to remove any doubts about the team's legitimacy. All-purpose back Dri Archer serves as one of the top all purpose players in the nation with 12 rushing touchdowns, four receiving touchdowns, and three return touchdowns.
An opportunistic team, the Golden Flashes rated at the top tier of the Football Bowl Subdivision rankings with Kansas State for the best turnover margin in the country. Fluke or not, they make plays week after week that reiterate why it is they won the MAC East and very nearly won the MAC championship in a thrilling double-overtime loss to Northern Illinois, the very same team that has cracked the BCS code and now finds itself in the Orange Bowl.
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College Football Betting Pick: Kent State +4
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