Ohio vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 7

Updated Oct. 7, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET

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The Ohio Bobcats (4-1) are 24.5-point favorites when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) in a MAC matchup on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium. The contest has a point total set at 45.5.

The Bobcats won against the Bowling Green Falcons in their last game, 38-7. The Golden Flashes lost to the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 23-3, in their last game.

Ohio vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio
TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Ohio vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of October 7, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Ohio	-24.5 (-110)	-3520	+1375	45.5	-110	-110

Ohio vs. Kent State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio (-24.5)
Pick OU: Under (45.5)
Prediction: Ohio 34, Kent State 4

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Ohio vs. Kent State Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Bobcats 35, Golden Flashes 10.
The Bobcats have a 97.2% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 6.8% implied probability.
Ohio has compiled a 3-1-0 ATS record so far this year.
Kent State has a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this year.

Ohio vs. Kent State: Head-to-Head

Kent State has a 2-0 record against Ohio in their last two matchups.
The Bobcats and the Golden Flashes have been an even matchup over their last two meetings, holding an even 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two squads haven't managed to go over the total.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Kent State has racked up 65 points against Ohio, while allowing only 51 points.

Ohio vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Ohio	Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	21.0 (112)	12.6 (132)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	10.8 (6)	34.0 (114)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	9 (101)	3 (5)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	11 (9)	5 (101)

Ohio 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kurtis Rourke	QB	609 YDS (64.4%) / 5 TD / 2 INT 107 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 21.4 RUSH YPG
Sieh Bangura	RB	287 YDS / 0 TD / 57.4 YPG / 3.9 YPC 8 REC / 65 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.0 REC YPG
O'Shaan Allison	RB	212 YDS / 1 TD / 42.4 YPG / 3.2 YPC
Sam Wiglusz	WR	21 REC / 204 YDS / 1 TD / 40.8 YPG
Bryce Houston	LB	43 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Rayyan Buell	DT	11 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Austin Brawley	S	17 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Keye Thompson	LB	18 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Gavin Garcia	RB	337 YDS / 2 TD / 67.4 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Michael Alaimo	QB	763 YDS (56.0%) / 1 TD / 3 INT -33 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.6 RUSH YPG
Trell Harris	WR	13 REC / 233 YDS / 1 TD / 46.6 YPG
Chrishon McCray	WR	19 REC / 234 YDS / 0 TD / 46.8 YPG
Devin Nicholson	LB	35 TKL / 3.0 TFL
CJ West	DL	12 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Nick Giacolone	LB	17 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Bryce Sheppert	S	19 TKL / 0.0 TFL