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Kent State at Iowa Picks & Betting Tips – In-Form Hawkeyes To Cover Again

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15 Sep 2021
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Leigh Copson 15 Sep 2021
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  • Kent State at Iowa tips for Saturday, September 18
  • Matchup gets underway at 15:30 ET at Kinnick Stadium
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    Kent State at Iowa Picks & Betting Tips
  • Kent State at Iowa Picks & Betting Tips
  • Head To Head
  • Kent State Form
  • Iowa Form
  • Kent State at Iowa FAQs

Kent State at Iowa Picks & Betting Tips


Iowa can maintain their perfect record of winning games and covering the spread.

The Hawkeyes have already knocked off a couple of ranked teams to start the season.

They should have too much for a Kent State team who were blown out by a ranked team in Week 1.

  • Iowa have a 2-0 record
  • Iowa are 2-0 ATS so far this season
  • Iowa are 10-6-0 ATS as a home favorite since the start of 2020
  • Kent State have a 1-1 record
  • Kent State are 1-1 ATS this season
  • Kent State are 0-2-0 ATS as a road underdog since the start of 2020
  • Kent State are 4-11-1 ATS against ranked opponents since 2003

Head To Head


  • Iowa lead the all-time series 2-0
  • Iowa won 39-7 the last time these two teams met in 2004
  • Iowa have beaten Kent State by a combined score of 90-7

Kent State Form


Kent State come into this game with a 1-1 record after being involved in two blowout games.

The Golden Flashes opened up with a 41-10 defeat at #6 Texas A&M. They kept with the Aggies up until the half but were outscored 31-7 after the restart.

They bounced back a week later by putting up 22 first-quarter points in a 60-10 demolition of Virginia Military Institute.

QB Dustin Crum has gone 24/43 for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions through two games.

Crum has made an impact on the ground though, scampering for 130 yards and a score.

He is one of three players with over 100 yards rushing. Marquez Cooper has 161 yards and one TD on the ground, with Xavier Williams putting up 138.

Dante Cephas leads the team in receiving yards with 75, ahead of Nykiem Johnson who has 71 yards and a score.

Iowa Form


Iowa have started their season with back-to-back wins over ranked opposition to climb the ladder.

The Hawkeyes jumped from #18 to #10 after a 34-6 win over #17 Indiana that was all but over before the half.

They then rose to #5 courtesy of a 27-17 rivalry win over #9 Iowa State.

QB Spencer Petras has gone 24/48 for 251 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

Sam Laporta has been on the receiving end of 104 of those yards and is the only WR with more than 40 yards.

Iowa’s offense is built around the ground game. Tyler Goodson has 40 carries for 154 yards and two touchdowns. Ivory Kelly-Martin has chipped in with 72 yards.

The defense has been outstanding, allowing just 11.5 yards per game through two games.

They have also forced seven takeaways and turned three of them into TDs.

Kent State at Iowa FAQs

Where can I watch the Kent State at Iowa live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the Kent State at Iowa live stream.

Verdict

Iowa have surged up the rankings with a couple of big wins and this is their ‘easiest’ game so far.

The spread is large, but the in-form Hawkeyes have earned our trust. They can win this game handsomely to cover.

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