Kent State Golden Flashes vs Wyoming Cowboys 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Our Kent State vs Wyoming prediction for the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl offers a battle between the MAC and MWC. The Kent State Golden Flashes (7-6) finished first in the Mid-American Conference East with a 6-2 record. They lost to Northern Illinois in the conference championship game 41-23. This season, the Wyoming Cowboys (6-6) finished tied for fourth with the Colorado State Rams in the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. Their record was 2-6. The Cowboys were 2-3 for their last five games.
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Spread and Totals Odds
Underdog Kent State is at +3.0 (-110). Wyoming is listed at -3.0 (-110). The over/under ranges from 58.5 to 59.0. The best over of 58.5 is at -115. The best under of 59.0 can be bet at -113. The 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will be played at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID with kickoff at 3:30 pm ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. The weather forecast is for clear skies with occasional clouds and temperatures in the low 40s. Winds will be from the South at 6 mph.
Golden Flashes vs Cowboys Pick - Stats
Here’s the thing, the Golden Flashes can score (32.6 PPG). However, they can’t stop opponents from scoring, as teams are racking up 35.1 PPG against them. On the other hand, the Cowboys are only averaging 23.2 PPG. But, they are holding teams to 22.5 PPG. The Kent State offense is recording 480.8 YPG, which is 120 more than Wyoming. However, on D, the Golden Flashes are allowing opponents 120 more YPG than the Cowboys.
Our Kent State vs Wyoming prediction observes that on defense the Golden Flashes are better than the Cowboys in three categories. The first is interceptions, as Kent State has made 16 and Wyoming 10. Also, they are better on forced fumbles (11-4) and fumbles recovered (9-5.)
Kent State vs Wyoming Prediction - Key Players
Kent State QB Dustin Crum has had a solid season, throwing for 2,922 yards and completing 64.2 percent of his passes. He’s tossed 16 TDs and six picks. Crum has been sacked 33 times. However, he’s averaging 4.3 yards per rush and has run for 11 scores. KSU has a solid group of three receivers. They’re led by Dante Cephas, who’s made 78 catches for 1,124 yards and eight scores. He’s averaging 14.4 YPC. The Golden Flashes have two solid running backs in Marquez Cooper (217 ATT, 1,080 YDs, 5.0 AVG, 11 TDs) and Xavier Williams (125 ATT, 812 YDs, 6.5 AVG, 3 TDs).
The Cowboys have two quarterbacks, Sean Chambers and Levi Williams, who are ready to go. However, neither is a massive passer. Williams is more accurate and the better runner. Together, they have made 14 TD passes, been picked 12 times, and sacked 20 times. The go-to wideout is Isaiah Neyor (11 TDs). Two running backs, Xazavian Valladay (190 ATT, 984 YDs, 5.2 AVG, 5 TDs) and Titus Swen (124 ATT, 737 YDs, 5.9 AVG, 7 TDs)
Kent State vs Wyoming Prediction
Although Kent State can give up a lot of points, they come to this game with a diverse and deep offense. However, Wyoming is lacking badly on that side of the ball. Additionally, although the Golden Flashes have a high defensive yardage average, they can keep opponents in check. Our Kent State vs Wyoming prediction is Kent State at +3.0 (-110). We look for the Golden Flashes to score about 36 points and the Cowboys 30. With those figures in mind, take the over at 58.5 is at -115.
As a quick note, Sports Betting Smarts is predicting every one of this season’s 41 college football bowls. In the first week, we went 12-4 with an 8-2 mark on Saturday. We have our Old Dominion vs Tulsa prediction for the 2021 Myrtle Beach Bowl by TaxAct right here, and here’s our UTSA vs SDSU Frisco Bowl preview.
2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Kent State vs Wyoming Summary
Spread - Kent State at +3.0 (-110)
Over/Under - Over 58.5 (-115)
