Ohio vs Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 5 2026

On Saturday in college football, the Ohio Bobcats are playing the Kent State Golden Flashes.
Before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook, we've got you covered, in terms of the vital info regarding today's NCAA football betting odds.
Ohio vs Kent State Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: Ohio: (-172) | Kent State: (+142)
- Spread: Ohio: -3.5 (-106) | Kent State: +3.5 (-114)
- Total: 50.5 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)
Ohio vs Kent State Betting Trends
- Ohio has two wins against the spread this year.
- Ohio is winless ATS (0-1) as a 3.5-point favorite or greater this year.
- There have been three Ohio games (of four) that went over the total this season.
- Kent State has posted two wins against the spread this year.
- Kent State doesn't have a win ATS (0-2) as a 3.5-point underdog or more this season.
- Of four Kent State games so far this year, three have hit the over.
Ohio vs Kent State Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bobcats win (70.6%)
Ohio vs Kent State Point Spread
Ohio is a 3.5-point favorite against Kent State. Ohio is -106 to cover the spread, and Kent State is -114.
Ohio vs Kent State Over/Under
A total of 50.5 points has been set for the Ohio-Kent State matchup on Oct. 3, with the over available at -114 and the under at -106.
Ohio vs Kent State Moneyline
Looking at the moneyline for Ohio-Kent State, Ohio is the favorite at -172, and Kent State is +142.
Ohio vs. Kent State Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 30.3 | 71 | 31.0 | 116 | 49.8 | 4 |
| Kent State | 16.3 | 134 | 36.0 | 129 | 52.8 | 4 |
Ohio vs. Kent State Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Stadium: Dix Stadium
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