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vs Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo
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Sat 9/134:00 PM

Kent State vs Buffalo Odds

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BUFF
-21.5-110
o48.5-108
-2100
KENT
+21.5-110
u48.5-110
+1000

Golden Flashes Injuries

All NCAAF Injuries

There are no injuries for this team currently.

Picks
BBOC G5 Deep Dive Pod
BBOC G5 Deep Dive Pod
Last 30d: 17-11-0 (+6.2u)
11
Collin Wilson
Collin Wilson
Last 30d: 46-28-5 (+14.0u)
Kent State defense desd last against the Rush, outside top 100 in def pass explosives. TaQuan Roberson and Buffalo offense top 20 pass explosives and finishing drives
178
Mike Calabrese
Mike Calabrese
Last 30d: 15-16-0 (+3.3u)
BUFF -22.5-104
BUFF
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KENT
2.1u
09/13 4:00 PM
I faded Akron, how about we unload on another piss poor MAC team? Bill Connelly’s massive CFB ranking from Oregon at #1 to Oberlin at #766, it places Kent State 190th. That means multiple D2 teams like Ferris State, Harding, Grand Valley State are above them. Hell, North Central out of Illinois, a D3 is only 16 spots behind the Golden Flashes. Offense won’t be able to run against Buffalo, like they’d be lucky to get 40 yards on the ground. Which shifts all the pressure over to their two-QB system of Dru DeShields and CJ Montes. It’s been all boom or bust for the Flashes through the air, and what I like is that Pete Lembo and his DC Joe Bowen talked a ton in the offseason about limited aerial explosives. They were below average in that regard last year, and they looked significantly improved through two games. Because if you walk those safeties back, play 2 high safeties all game, Kent doesn’t have the run game or efficiency to go on 10 play scoring drives. Offensively, Buffalo got to fully unleash Roberson as a dual threat last week, and I expect more that. They beat Kent 43-7 last year at home, and the running game did the dirty work. That’lll be the same formula here, only difference is that Roberson is even better as a runner than Ogbonna was last time. I’ll say Buffalo 42-10 in a snoozer on the road.
29
Cam Is Money
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 7-14-0 (-7.7u)
7
Duck
Duck
Last 30d: 54-32-0 (+14.0u)
BUFF -20.5-110
BUFF
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KENT
1.66u
09/13 4:00 PM
DK. This buffalo defense is nasty. Kent state scored some garbage time TDs late but were down 55-0 against TTU and weren’t moving it when it mattered. Buffalo ground game should eat Kent state alive here. Lower scoring. 31-6 type game.
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Golden Flashes 2025 Schedule & Betting Odds

dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
Oct 4th@OU----
Sep 20th@FSU----
Sep 13thBUFF----
Sep 6th@TTUL 14-62+47.5 LO 59.5-
Aug 30thMCW 21-17-5.5 LU 50.5KENT -198
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Kent State Golden Flashes Football 2025

Kent State hit rock bottom in 2023, 1-11 overall, 0–8 in the MAC, and a brutal 3-8-1 against the spread. It was a rough debut season for head coach Kenni Burns, and not a fun team to bet on unless you had a thing for pain.

So now it’s Year 2. Expectations are low (still), but that also means there’s room to surprise. Even modest improvement, like a couple of wins or covering more than 30% of games, would feel like a step in the right direction.

As of preseason 2025, Kent State ranks No. 136 out of 137 in Action Network’s college football betting power ratings, with a score of 45.0. That’s below UMass, Kennesaw State, and even Ball State. Not ideal. But if you’re betting MACtion late at night in November, you know weird things happen, and bottom-tier teams covering +17 spreads is basically tradition.

Here’s how to bet on the Golden Flashes this season, and what you need to know before you click confirm.

Betting on the Kent State Golden Flashes

Kent State Point Spreads

Point spreads are probably where you’ll end up if you’re backing (or fading) Kent State. These bets focus on the margin of victory, which matters a lot more than just who wins.

You might see something like:

  • Kent State (+3.5)
  • Ohio (-3.5)

If Kent State loses 31-28, they cover the spread, because they stayed within the 3.5 points. That means anyone who bet on the Golden Flashes gets paid. Same goes for an outright win or any loss by three or fewer.

Spread tickets cashed just 3 times last year. That number should improve... right?

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

Kent State Over/Unders

Over/unders (or totals) are bets on how many points are scored by both teams, doesn’t matter who wins, just how much action there is.

The Golden Flashes were 8-4 to the Over in 2023, which surprised a few people. It usually meant the defense gave up plenty, and the offense at least chipped in enough to push games past the posted total.

This year? Books might keep those totals low by default, but don’t be shocked if some MAC games still sneak past the number.

FAQ: Betting the point total, explained | What is a push?

Kent State Moneylines

If you’re not messing with margins and spreads, a moneyline bet just asks: who wins the game?

For example:

  • Kent State -160
  • Miami (OH) +180

That minus sign means Kent State is the favorite, so you’d need to risk $160 to win $100. The plus sign means Miami’s the underdog, meaning a $100 bet returns $180 if they pull off the upset.

Moneylines are common in parlays, especially when pairing them with totals or spread plays. Just know that Kent State will rarely be favored, and when they are, it’ll likely be short-lived.

If you don't want to run around doing math in your head, here's our Odds Calculator.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

Kent State Props

Props let you bet on individual players or specific moments within a game. You’ve probably seen stuff like:

  • How many touchdown passes will QB Devin Kargman throw?
  • Will RB Ky Thomas rush for more than 65 yards?
  • First team to score? First touchdown scorer?

Player props are fun, but not available in every state for college games. Rules vary depending on where you live and which book you’re using. So if traditional books don’t offer props on Kent State games, platforms like PrizePicks (which operate under DFS rules) might let you pick player stat lines instead.

FAQ: How prop betting works

Kent State Futures

Futures are bets that settle at the end of the season, think big picture.

You can bet:

  • Kent State to win the MAC
  • Win total Over/Under 1.5
  • Longshot CFP odds (hey, weirder things have happened… just not in this timeline)

If you believe Year 2 under Kenni Burns turns into something real, futures are where you plant the flag early and hope it pays off later. Just shop the line: books can be all over the place when it comes to longshots.

For a full list of college football futures, click or tap here.

Make sure to check out our sportsbook reviews for more information on what’s available in your state and exclusive sign-up bonuses + promo codes.

Next Kent State Game

Game Details
vs Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo
location pin
Sat 9/134:00 PM

Kent State vs Buffalo Odds

More Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
BUFF
-21.5-110
o48.5-108
-2100
KENT
+21.5-110
u48.5-110
+1000

Golden Flashes Injuries

All NCAAF Injuries

There are no injuries for this team currently.

Kent State Golden Flashes Football 2025

Kent State hit rock bottom in 2023, 1-11 overall, 0–8 in the MAC, and a brutal 3-8-1 against the spread. It was a rough debut season for head coach Kenni Burns, and not a fun team to bet on unless you had a thing for pain.

So now it’s Year 2. Expectations are low (still), but that also means there’s room to surprise. Even modest improvement, like a couple of wins or covering more than 30% of games, would feel like a step in the right direction.

As of preseason 2025, Kent State ranks No. 136 out of 137 in Action Network’s college football betting power ratings, with a score of 45.0. That’s below UMass, Kennesaw State, and even Ball State. Not ideal. But if you’re betting MACtion late at night in November, you know weird things happen, and bottom-tier teams covering +17 spreads is basically tradition.

Here’s how to bet on the Golden Flashes this season, and what you need to know before you click confirm.

Betting on the Kent State Golden Flashes

Kent State Point Spreads

Point spreads are probably where you’ll end up if you’re backing (or fading) Kent State. These bets focus on the margin of victory, which matters a lot more than just who wins.

You might see something like:

  • Kent State (+3.5)
  • Ohio (-3.5)

If Kent State loses 31-28, they cover the spread, because they stayed within the 3.5 points. That means anyone who bet on the Golden Flashes gets paid. Same goes for an outright win or any loss by three or fewer.

Spread tickets cashed just 3 times last year. That number should improve... right?

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

Kent State Over/Unders

Over/unders (or totals) are bets on how many points are scored by both teams, doesn’t matter who wins, just how much action there is.

The Golden Flashes were 8-4 to the Over in 2023, which surprised a few people. It usually meant the defense gave up plenty, and the offense at least chipped in enough to push games past the posted total.

This year? Books might keep those totals low by default, but don’t be shocked if some MAC games still sneak past the number.

FAQ: Betting the point total, explained | What is a push?

Kent State Moneylines

If you’re not messing with margins and spreads, a moneyline bet just asks: who wins the game?

For example:

  • Kent State -160
  • Miami (OH) +180

That minus sign means Kent State is the favorite, so you’d need to risk $160 to win $100. The plus sign means Miami’s the underdog, meaning a $100 bet returns $180 if they pull off the upset.

Moneylines are common in parlays, especially when pairing them with totals or spread plays. Just know that Kent State will rarely be favored, and when they are, it’ll likely be short-lived.

If you don't want to run around doing math in your head, here's our Odds Calculator.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

Kent State Props

Props let you bet on individual players or specific moments within a game. You’ve probably seen stuff like:

  • How many touchdown passes will QB Devin Kargman throw?
  • Will RB Ky Thomas rush for more than 65 yards?
  • First team to score? First touchdown scorer?

Player props are fun, but not available in every state for college games. Rules vary depending on where you live and which book you’re using. So if traditional books don’t offer props on Kent State games, platforms like PrizePicks (which operate under DFS rules) might let you pick player stat lines instead.

FAQ: How prop betting works

Kent State Futures

Futures are bets that settle at the end of the season, think big picture.

You can bet:

  • Kent State to win the MAC
  • Win total Over/Under 1.5
  • Longshot CFP odds (hey, weirder things have happened… just not in this timeline)

If you believe Year 2 under Kenni Burns turns into something real, futures are where you plant the flag early and hope it pays off later. Just shop the line: books can be all over the place when it comes to longshots.

For a full list of college football futures, click or tap here.

Make sure to check out our sportsbook reviews for more information on what’s available in your state and exclusive sign-up bonuses + promo codes.