Ball State vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Sep 2026

College Football Betting Preview: Ball State vs Kent State

Ball State square off against Kent State at Dix Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 26.

There’s a strong case for backing Kent State on the spread when they play Ball State. The line looks really appealing considering you can get +108 when it comes to the favorites at -3.5.

Ball State Cardinals have been beaten in successive road games and the latest was at Williams Stadium. Liberty Flames claimed a 51-15 win.

Kent State Golden Flashes lost on the road in their last game. Ohio State Buckeyes won 59-3 at Ohio Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 17-13 in favor of Ball State when they last played Kent State, with the matchup taking place at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State have triumphed in four of the previous 5 clashes between these teams.

Ball State vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Kent State will gain the upper hand in this college football matchup. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at +108, with the -3.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college football handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Ball State vs Kent State stats:

• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 10 consecutive games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

Kent State -3.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, there’s a 48.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State 24 - 31 Kent State

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Ball State vs Kent State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Kent State odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -145 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 59% chance of winning. Ball State are the underdogs at +120 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 51.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 51.5 can find odds of -120 available.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of team props and game lines for most college football matchups. The top sportsbooks have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Ball State

+120

Kent State

-145

Point Spread

Ball State +3.5

-132

Kent State -3.5

+108

Total Points

Under 51.5

-120

Over 51.5

-102

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Kent State Have Dropped Six of Their Last Ten Home Games

Kent State are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, averaging 25.20 points scored and 28.60 points allowed.

Ball State have fallen in ten consecutive away contests. They have zero win and ten losses in the last 10 road games, posting 10.70 points per matchup while yielding 39.90.

The last Dix Stadium meeting saw Ball State beat Kent State 37-35. From their last 3 head-to-head matchups at Dix Stadium, Ball State have collected two wins and Kent State one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O51.5	U51.5
Kent State Home Stats		4-6	53.80	25.20	28.60	4	6
Ball State Away Stats		0-10	50.60	10.70	39.90	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
• U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ball State Cardinals Stats

Kent State Golden Flashes Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 50.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 51.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 16.70 pts and allowed 33.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 10.70 pts and allowed 39.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 53.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 51.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.10 pts and allowed 31.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.20 pts and allowed 28.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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