Kent State vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 2

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Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) gets ready to run a play against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
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  • Arkansas is a -37.5 point favorite vs. Kent State
  • Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
  • Watch the game on SEC Network

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT in Fayetteville.

Arkansas is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -37.5 (-110).

The Kent State vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 57.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State+37.5 -11057.5 -110+
Arkansas -37.5 -11057.5 -110+

Kent State vs Arkansas Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Arkansas will win this game with 95.0% confidence.

Kent State vs Arkansas Spread Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Arkansas will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent State and Arkansas, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.85 Units / 41% ROI)

Best Arkansas Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Arkansas players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • KJ Jefferson has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • KJ Jefferson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 7 of his last 9 games at home (+4.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • KJ Jefferson has hit the TD Passes Over in 8 of his last 14 games (+3.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Raheim Sanders has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Raheim Sanders has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.55 Units / 30% ROI)

Kent State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Kent State is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Kent State is 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -17.81% ROI
  • Kent State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Kent State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Arkansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Arkansas is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -31.66% ROI
  • Arkansas is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Arkansas is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Arkansas: Keys to the Game vs. Kent State

Arkansas was winless (0-3) when throwing at least 1 interception in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .352

Matchup Notes for Kent State vs. Arkansas

Arkansas had 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS skill players. Kent State’s defense allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 26th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s RBs averaged 9.8 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 23rd-best among FBS RBs. Kent State’s defense allowed just 6.7 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s RBs had 34.9 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS RBs. Kent State’s defense allowed 273.8 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Kent State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.3% of 350 attempts in the 2022 season — 34th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.7% of attempts in the 2022 season — fifth-best among NonP5 defenses.

Kent State’s RBs averaged 11.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS RBs. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.7 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for eighth-worst among FBS defenses.

Kent State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.3% of 350 attempts in the 2022 season — 34th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.7% of attempts in the 2022 season — fifth-best among FBS defenses.

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends

Kent State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.3% of 350 attempts in the 2022 season — 34th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.7% of attempts in the 2022 season — fifth-best among NonP5 defenses.

Kent State’s RBs averaged 11.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS RBs. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.7 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for eighth-worst among FBS defenses.

Kent State Kickers have averaged 48.3 yards per kickoff (7,049 yards/146 kickoffs) since the 2021 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61.2

Kent State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.3% of 350 attempts in the 2022 season — 34th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.7% of attempts in the 2022 season — fifth-best among FBS defenses.

Kent State gained 2,584 yards on 193 receptions (13.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — sixth-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas QBs had 11 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go in the 2022 season– tied for most among FBS Teams

Arkansas had 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS skill players. Kent State’s defense allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 26th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas TEs have caught 4 touchdown passes in close and late situations since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd most among Power 5 Teams

Arkansas’s RBs averaged 9.8 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 23rd-best among FBS RBs. Kent State’s defense allowed just 6.7 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for 32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas TEs have 4 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations since the 2021 season– tied for 4th most among FBS Teams

Kent State Golden Flashes Defensive Stats & Trends

Kent State has allowed 350.0 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 126.1

Kent State has allowed 723.0 yards from scrimmage per game this season– worst in FBS; Average: 337.3

Kent State has allowed 389.0 rushing yards per game (389/1) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 127.4

Kent State has allowed 5 rushing TDs this season– tied for 4th-most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Kent State has allowed 389 rushing yards this season– 2nd-most in FBS

Arkansas Razorbacks Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas has 4 interceptions this season– tied for 3rd-most in FBS

Arkansas has 4 interceptions this season– tied for 3rd-most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Arkansas has averaged 4.00 interceptions per game (4/1) this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 0.85

Arkansas allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 10 of 25 carries (40%) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%

Arkansas allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 10 of 25 carries (40%) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 18%


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