Week 5 College Football Betting Odds with Pick - Kent State Golden Flashes vs Virginia Cavaliers

Kent State Golden Flashes

vs

Virginia Cavaliers
Saturday, September 27, 2014 3:30 PM ET
Scott Stadium

The Virginia Cavaliers have been one of the biggest betting surprises of the 2014 season with a 4-0 ATS record out of the gate including an outright upset over Louisville. Virginia will be in the role of betting favorite for just the second time this season hosting the Kent State Golden Flashes.

Kent State is off to an 0-3 SU and ATS start so far this season and is 2-6 SU and 1-6-1 ATS in its last eight games overall. The total has gone OVER in nine of Virginia's last 12 games.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Virginia Cavaliers Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Virginia Cavaliers pegged as -21-point favorites in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.

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Computer Prediction: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Virginia Cavaliers Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 29-13 victory for the Cavaliers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Virginia Cavaliers Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Virginia battles the Kent State Golden Flashes, currently with a 0-3 mark (0-3 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 2-2 for the Cavaliers and 1-2 for the Kent State Golden Flashes. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Virginia vs Kent State injuries news.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Virginia Cavaliers at No. 98 and the Kent State Golden Flashes at No. 93 heading into this contest.

How Kent State Golden Flashes vs Virginia Cavaliers Stats Matchup

The game also pits Virginia's No. 73-ranked offense, averaging 30.25 PPG, against a Kent State defense that ranks No. 107 this week at 35.33 PPG. The Virginia aerial game is averaging 234.25 yards per game, less than the Kent State Golden Flashes secondary allows through the air, 255.67 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Kent State Golden Flashes feature the league's No. 104-rated road run defense, allowing 284 yards per game. Virginia, meanwhile, ranks No. 104 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Kent State lost its last outing, a 66-0 result against Buckeyes on September 13. Kent State failed to cover in that game as a +31-point underdog, while the 66 combined points took the game OVER the total. Kent State was hammered in its last outing, as Ohio State ran up a 66-0 score against them at Ohio Stadium.

In their last action, Virginia was a 41-33 loser on the road against Cougars. They covered the +15-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (74) was profitable news for OVER bettors. In their last game, the Cavaliers were Week 4 losers coming out on the wrong end of 41-33 score against BYU.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Odds Trends

Kent State is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Kent State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kent State's last 6 games
Kent State is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Virginia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Virginia is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Virginia's last 12 games
Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Kent State at Northern Illinois, Saturday, October 4th
Virginia home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, October 4th

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