Tuesday Night College Football Preview: Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes – Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024
The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-11) are attempting to end the season on a high note and claim their first win, but they face off against the Buffalo Bulls (7-4) at UB Stadium in Buffalo, New York on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 PM ET. College football betting markets show that the Bulls are favored with a point spread at -21.0 (-110).
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Golden Flashes have lost 11 straight since opening day and need to land a win to end their season on a positive note. Their latest defeat was a 38-17 outing against the Akron Zips.
Tommy Ulatowski had a solid performance offensively, as he completed 12 of 20 passes totaling 229 yards and two touchdowns, but did throw an interception. Ky Thomas had a respectable running performance with 13 carries that amounted to 52 yards.
They allowed the Zips to get 527 yards and 28 first downs. On offense, they barely came up with 281 yards and nine first downs. They also allowed the Zips to have the ball for nearly 36.5 minutes.
The Golden Flashes have accumulated 20.4 points per contest while allowing their opponents to reach 33.6 points in the same period. This is one of the many reasons why they have yet to win a game this season.
Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview
The Bulls need to finish this season strong and cannot afford an embarrassment for being the only team to lose against the Golden Flashes. Luckily, they have great momentum with three consecutive wins under their belt and a 37-20 performance over the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
They built a solid 17-0 lead heading into the first half and were able to keep that drive going. C.J. Ogbonna completed 18 of his 28 pass attempts for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Al-Jay Henderson led in rushing with 25 carries totaling 86 yards and a touchdown.
Their offense put up slightly less yards than the Eagles, with 398 total. A key aspect to their success was not having any turnovers and forcing the Eagles to three turnovers. They also had possession of the ball for almost 32 minutes.
The Bulls are getting 27.8 points per game and having their opponents land 29.9. This does not give them any room for error here, which might not matter a lot given their upcoming opponent in the battle.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
College football betting odds for the Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Buffalo Bulls matchup have been provided by MyBookie, which currently reveal the Bulls as 21-point favorites.
Market analysis shows that the Bulls have a 92.3 percent chance of victory overall. The Bulls are clearly a favorite here and he should be able to cover.