Kent State vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026

College Football Betting Preview: Kent State vs Ohio State

Kent State go up against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 19.

Play the Unders at -106 when Ohio State and Kent State take to the field. The 59.5 points line looks plenty big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

Kent State Golden Flashes won their previous game which was at home. It was a 36-15 triumph at Dix Stadium against Wofford Terriers.

Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a defeat in their last game. A 24-23 scoreline occurred on the road at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium against Texas Longhorns.

Kent State vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Kent State vs Ohio State, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The Unders looks the way to go for this college football showdown. The line looks too high at 59.5 and odds of -106 could favor bettors who go below that total.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our CFB analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Kent State vs Ohio State stats:

• The 59.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kent State games.
• The 59.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Kent State games.
• The 59.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Kent State games.
• The 59.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 14 Ohio State games.
• The 59.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Ohio State games.

Under 59.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 59.5 Points @ -106 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julian Sayin Under 293.5 Passing Yards -114

You can back Julian Sayin (Ohio State) at -114 to record fewer than 293.5 passing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the QB Passing Yards line appealing.

Latest Julian Sayin Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 293.5

-114

Under 293.5

-114

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Jeremiah Smith Under 113.5 Receiving Yards -114

You can place a bet on Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) at -114 to finish with fewer than 113.5 receiving yards. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Receiving Yards total.

Latest Jeremiah Smith Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 113.5

-118

Under 113.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 3 - 49 Ohio State

A 49-3 win for the Buckeyes is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.

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Kent State vs Ohio 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.

It’s a tall order for Kent State to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that some sportsbooks are not offering Moneyline betting. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

52.5 is the spread and 59.5 is the total points line. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 59.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Moneyline

Kent State

-

Ohio State

-

Point Spread

Kent State +52.5

-108

Ohio State -52.5

-112

Total Points

Under 59.5

-106

Over 59.5

-114

Receiving Yards

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)

Over 113.5

-118

Under 113.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Bo Jackson (Ohio State)

Over 78.5

-118

Under 78.5

-112

Ohio State Eye Another Home Win

Ohio State have posted nine consecutive wins at Ohio Stadium. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, posting 39.90 points per matchup while yielding 8.50.

Kent State own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 13.80 points per contest and conceding 43.40.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O59.5	U59.5
Ohio State Home Stats		9-1	48.40	39.90	8.50	1	9
Kent State Away Stats		2-8	57.20	13.80	43.40	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O59.5 = Games Over 59.5 Points
• U59.5 = Games Under 59.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Kent State Golden Flashes Stats

Ohio State Buckeyes Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +52.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +52.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -52.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -52.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 51.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 59.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 59.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.80 pts and allowed 29.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 13.80 pts and allowed 43.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 44.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 59.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 59.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.60 pts and allowed 11.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 37.10 pts and allowed 9.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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