The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-1) and the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-1) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let's analyze college football odds around the Kent State vs. Ohio State odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Buckeyes lead the all-time series 3-0, including a 66-0 win in Columbus on Sept. 13, 2014, in the most recent meeting.
Ohio State heads into this game with a 40-1 record all-time against Mid-American Conference opponents, including a 37-game win streak. That includes a 56-3 win over the Ball State Cardinals in the opener Sept. 5, covering as 49.5-point favorites as the Over (55.5) cashed.
The Buckeyes are coming off a disappointing
24-23 loss at the now-No. 1 Texas Longhorns last time out, as Ohio State frittered away a 23-3 lead in the fourth quarter. QB Julian Sayin threw for 278 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT, while RB Bo Jackson rushed for 74 yards. WR Jeremiah Smith racked up 8 receptions for 164 yards and a score. The Under (50.5) cashed in the loss.
The Golden Flashes are coming off a 36-15 win over the FCS Wofford Terriers, covering as a 10.5-point favorite as the Over (45.5) cashed. Kent State bounced back nicely after a 57-0 loss at the South Carolina Gamecocks, as it came nowhere near a cover as a 35.5-point underdog as the Over (53.5) cashed.
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Kent State at Ohio State odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +52 (-105) | Ohio State -52 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Kent State at Ohio State picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio State 63, Kent State 3
Moneyline
There was no money line at the time of publishing, but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.
Against the spread
Roll with OHIO STATE -52 (-108) laying the big points, as it figures to be super angry after last Saturday's collapse in Austin. Don't expect there to be any kind of a hangover. The Buckeyes are going to fire out of the chute, building a gigantic lead before turning it over to the reserves, similar to the Ball State game earlier.
In fact, look for Sayin, Smith and company to build an enormous lead by half, so taking OHIO STATE -31.5 - 1ST HALF (-102) is a strong play, too.
Over/Under
OVER 58.5 (-120) is a solid play, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Ohio State hang a 60-burger on its undermanned opponent, as the Buckeyes figure to be in an ornery mood.
Best prop bet
KENT STATE - OVER 0.5 TOTAL POINTS (+105)
Look, Kent State isn't going to do much, but it should be able to get on the board, right? Even a lone field goal cashes plus-money. The Golden Flashes were shut out in South Carolina, but it figures to kick a field goal if it gets a chance, even if the score is lopsided.
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