Bowling Green needed a win in the worst way last week after starting the year 0-4, and the Falcons got one on the road at Miami (OH). Bowling Green's rushing woes continued, but quarterback Jay Kastantin threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns to lead his team to victory.
It's been a tough start for Sacramento State as well, as they dropped their MAC opener last week 35-6 against UMass. The Hornets lost the turnover battle 3-0, and committed nine penalties for 85 yards, which proved to be too much to overcome.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of FanDuel.
Sacramento State vs. Bowling Green game odds:
All college football odds via FanDuel
- Spread: Sacramento State +7.5 (-110), Bowling Green -7.5 (-110)
- Money Line: Sacramento State +235, Bowling Green -295
- Over-Under: Over 44.5 (-110), Under 44.5 (-110)
Sacramento State vs. Bowling Green prediction, pick:
Hornets quarterback Jackson Sharman has thrown a MAC-leading
five interceptions, which is going to be an issue if Sacramento State wants to find their way out of the basement. The Hornets are likely going to try leaning on their ground game, which has been uniquely utilized so far this season.
Sacramento State has four running backs who have had at least 28 carries this season, which brings a whole other dimension to the term "running back by committee." Bowling Green might have to try something like that, considering that leading rusher Austin Dendy has only averaged three yards per carry.
Neither team figures to be able to blow out the other given the way the season has unfolded, but the Falcons would love to put their non-conference schedule woes behind them to go to 2-0 in conference play against a struggling team.
Prediction: Bowling Green 17, Sacramento State 6
Best Bet: Under 44.5
Sacramento State vs. Bowling Green channel, start time, streaming:
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Stream: ESPN+
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