Massachusetts Minutemen
American Football NCAAF Dix Stadium Sat 11 Oct 14:30
Kent State Golden Flashes
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Massachusetts vs Kent State

Massachusetts face Kent State in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at Dix Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 14:30 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Kent State Worth Backing

We’re eager to back Kent State to beat Massachusetts and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -133 that they claim the win.

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Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

Massachusetts Minutemen have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Western Michigan Broncos 21-3 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

Kent State Golden Flashes lost on the road in their last game, making it four straight defeats. Oklahoma Sooners won 44-0 at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium.

Massachusetts vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Massachusetts vs Kent State picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

The pick for this college football showdown is to back the home team at -133. We think that Massachusetts are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.

Key Massachusetts vs Kent State stats:

  • Massachusetts have lost their last 9 games.
  • Massachusetts have lost 18 of their last 20 games on the road.

Kent State Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Kent State
Totals Over 51.5
First Score Method Field Goal

Our same game parlay has three options: Kent State to win, Over 51.5 points and a Field Goal to be scored first.

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Correct Score Prediction

Massachusetts Massachusetts logo 27 - 28 Kent State logo Kent State

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close matchup and we’ll have a play on Kent State achieving a 28-27 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Massachusetts 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.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Books

There are betting odds of -133 that Kent State land victory, with Massachusetts alternatively at +114. There is a 57% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 51.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 51.5 can find odds of -115 available.

When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to First, Last or Anytime Touchdown Scorer, while there are lots of other player and quarterback options.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college football fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Sometimes these are two-way lines where you can bet on the Next Play or Next Drive.

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Past Ten Kent State Home Games Feature Nine Losses

Kent State own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 20.30 points per contest while yielding 34.90.

Massachusetts have taken nine straight defeats on the road. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, posting 16.60 points per matchup while yielding 38.50.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O51.5 U51.5
Kent State logo Kent State Home Stats 1-9 55.20 20.30 34.90 6 4
Massachusetts logo Massachusetts Away Stats 1-9 55.10 16.60 38.50 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Massachusetts Minutemen logo Massachusetts Minutemen Stats
Kent State Golden Flashes logo Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 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
Toledo 3 2 179 62 117 3-0 0-2 1W
Buffalo 3 3 151 128 23 2-2 1-1 1W
Central Michigan 3 3 131 173 -42 2-0 1-3 1L
Ohio 3 3 158 156 2 3-0 0-3 1L
Western Michigan 3 3 118 124 -6 2-1 1-2 3W
Ball State 2 3 82 147 -65 2-0 0-3 1W
Bowling Green 2 3 106 129 -23 2-0 0-3 2L
Miami (OH) 2 3 118 117 1 1-1 1-2 2W
Akron 2 4 110 183 -73 2-1 0-3 1W
Kent State 1 4 73 220 -147 1-1 0-3 4L
Northern Illinois 1 4 55 106 -51 1-2 0-2 4L
Eastern Michigan 1 5 150 214 -64 1-1 0-4 2L
Massachusetts 0 5 52 179 -127 0-3 0-2 5L