Kent State vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Kent State vs Texas Tech
Kent State face Texas Tech in this NCAAF Week 2 matchup at Jones AT&T Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 6. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We like the look of Kent State +48.5 when they take on Texas Tech at odds of -110. We think the underdogs can put up a strong showing against their opponents.
Kent State Golden Flashes won their previous game, beating Merrimack Warriors at home. It was a 21-17 win at Dix Stadium.
Texas Tech Red Raiders were winners last time out. It was a 67-7 home victory against Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Kent State vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
Prepare for Kent State vs Texas Tech with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
It’s hard to resist backing the underdogs considering they’ve been given +48.5 on the spread. Kent State are a good shout at -110 to keep things close in this college football battle.
Team news plays a key role in our college football forecasts and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect
Key Kent State vs Texas Tech stats:
Kent State +48.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the alternative to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Kent State +48.5, Over 58.5 points and the First Half to be highest-scoring.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
9
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56
Texas Tech
For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Texas Tech can be backed to win 56-9 at enormous betting odds.
Kent State vs Texas Tech 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 sportsbooks make this college game uncompetitive, with Texas Tech expected to comfortably win. Therefore, the Moneyline might not be available and it’s better to instead play the spread to assess the various options.
The spread is calculated to be 48.5, while total points comes in at 60.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 60.5, then the odds are -115.
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Texas Tech Have Collected Eight Wins From Last Ten at Home
Texas Tech have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, scoring 43.10 points per contest and conceding 29.40.
Kent State have lost ten consecutive road games. They have gone 0-10 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 10.90 points scored and 43.10 points allowed.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O58.5 | U58.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Texas Tech Home Stats |
8-2 | 72.50 | 43.10 | 29.40 | 7 | 3 | |
 Kent State Away Stats |
0-10 | 54.00 | 10.90 | 43.10 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O58.5 = Games Over 58.5 Points
- U58.5 = Games Under 58.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +48.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +48.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -48.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -48.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 54.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 54.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 58.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 58.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 14.70 pts and allowed 39.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 10.90 pts and allowed 43.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 72.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 72.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 58.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 58.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.20 pts and allowed 32.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 43.10 pts and allowed 29.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Texas Tech
|
12 | 1 | 552 | 142 | 410 | 8-0 | 4-1 | 6W |
BYU
|
11 | 2 | 415 | 247 | 168 | 6-0 | 5-2 | 1L |
Utah
|
10 | 2 | 493 | 224 | 269 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 5W |
Arizona
|
9 | 3 | 391 | 227 | 164 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 5W |
Houston
|
9 | 3 | 340 | 262 | 78 | 3-3 | 6-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
8 | 4 | 329 | 242 | 87 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3W |
TCU
|
8 | 4 | 369 | 302 | 67 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 5 | 381 | 298 | 83 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4L |
Kansas State
|
6 | 6 | 353 | 320 | 33 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 7 | 373 | 391 | -18 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Kansas
|
5 | 7 | 337 | 321 | 16 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
UCF
|
5 | 7 | 292 | 283 | 9 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 8 | 261 | 370 | -109 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 2L |
Colorado
|
3 | 9 | 251 | 366 | -115 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 5L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 11 | 170 | 400 | -230 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 11L |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Michigan
|
9 | 4 | 307 | 237 | 70 | 6-1 | 3-3 | 5W |
Ohio
|
8 | 4 | 344 | 275 | 69 | 6-0 | 2-4 | 2W |
Toledo
|
8 | 4 | 379 | 146 | 233 | 6-0 | 2-4 | 4W |
Central Michigan
|
7 | 5 | 286 | 272 | 14 | 4-1 | 3-4 | 1L |
Miami (OH)
|
7 | 6 | 326 | 286 | 40 | 4-2 | 3-4 | 1L |
Akron
|
5 | 7 | 267 | 329 | -62 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
5 | 7 | 288 | 282 | 6 | 2-5 | 3-2 | 3L |
|
Kent State
|
5 | 7 | 255 | 403 | -148 | 3-2 | 2-5 | 1W |
Ball State
|
4 | 8 | 190 | 358 | -168 | 4-1 | 0-7 | 3L |
Eastern Michigan
|
4 | 8 | 289 | 357 | -68 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 1L |
Bowling Green
|
4 | 8 | 246 | 291 | -45 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 1W |
Northern Illinois
|
3 | 9 | 205 | 292 | -87 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 2L |
UMass
|
0 | 12 | 133 | 463 | -330 | 0-6 | 0-6 | 12L |
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