Buffalo Bulls
American Football NCAAF Dix Stadium Sat 13 Sep 12:00
Kent State Golden Flashes
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College Football Betting Preview: Buffalo vs Kent State

Buffalo square off against Kent State in this NCAAF matchup at Dix Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Massive Buffalo Win Could Be On the Cards

Buffalo can enjoy a big victory and we’re heading to the spread. Back this selection off -21.5 to cover the line against Kent State at -110.

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Buffalo Beat Kent State in Pair’s Previous Clash

Buffalo Bulls claimed a victory in their previous game. A 45-6 home win occurred against St. Francis Red Flash at University of Buffalo Stadium.

Kent State Golden Flashes lost on the road in their last game. Texas Tech Red Raiders won 62-14 at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Buffalo have claimed back-to-back victories over Kent State. At Dix Stadium they won 24-6 before winning 43-7 at University of Buffalo Stadium. Both teams have won three games when it comes to the previous 6 H2H meetings.

Buffalo vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Buffalo vs Kent State betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case to be made for Buffalo against the spread in this college football matchup. Our prediction is that the favorites can cover the -21.5 line at -110 considering they should be superior.

Injuries are always factored in by the CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Buffalo vs Kent State stats:

  • The +21.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 3 of their last 5 games.

Buffalo -21.5 Probability

If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Buffalo -21.5
Totals Over 47.5
Highest Scoring Half Second Half

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Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo Buffalo logo 42 - 14 Kent State logo Kent State

There is a speculative bet that can be enjoyed on the Bulls when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 42-14 should provide some entertainment.

Buffalo vs Kent State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Taking No Chances With Buffalo

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Buffalo are red-hot -2000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 95% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Kent State are trading at +1000.

21.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 47.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 47.5 can find odds of -105 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.

Player Props & Micro Betting

You shouldn’t overlook the player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player or quarterback when it comes to number of Touchdowns, Passing or Rushing Yards.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college football micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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Kent State Home Record Reads Nine Losses in Previous Ten Matches

Kent State own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 17.80 points scored and 34.10 points allowed.

Buffalo own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 17.90 points on offense and surrendering 28.60 on defense.

Buffalo beat Kent State 24-6 in their most recent meeting at Dix Stadium. Over the previous 3 head-to-head clashes at Dix Stadium, Kent State have collected two victories, while Buffalo have one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
Kent State logo Kent State Home Stats 1-9 51.90 17.80 34.10 5 5
Buffalo logo Buffalo Away Stats 4-6 46.50 17.90 28.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
  • U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Bulls logo Buffalo Bulls Stats
Kent State Golden Flashes logo Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Bowling Green 1 1 46 41 5 1-0 0-1 1L
Buffalo 1 1 55 29 26 1-0 0-1 1W
Central Michigan 1 1 33 59 -26 0-0 1-1 1L
Kent State 1 1 35 79 -44 1-0 0-1 1L
Northern Illinois 1 1 28 37 -9 1-0 0-1 1L
Ohio 1 1 48 44 4 1-0 0-1 1W
Toledo 1 1 61 45 16 1-0 0-1 1W
Akron 0 2 0 78 -78 0-1 0-1 2L
Ball State 0 2 3 73 -70 0-0 0-2 2L
Eastern Michigan 0 2 50 80 -30 0-1 0-1 2L
Massachusetts 0 2 36 69 -33 0-2 0-0 2L
Miami (OH) 0 2 17 62 -45 0-0 0-2 2L
Western Michigan 0 2 36 56 -20 0-1 0-1 2L