South Carolina vs Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2026

The South Carolina Gamecocks are among the college football teams in action on Saturday, up against the Kent State Golden Flashes.
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South Carolina vs Kent State Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: South Carolina: (N/A) | Kent State: (N/A)
- Spread: South Carolina: -36.5 (-110) | Kent State: +36.5 (-110)
- Total: 53.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
South Carolina vs Kent State Betting Trends
- South Carolina covered the spread six times in 12 games last season.
- South Carolina didn't have a win ATS (0-1) as favorites of 36.5 points or greater last season.
- There were five South Carolina games (out of 12) that hit the over last year.
- Kent State's record against the spread last season was 6-6-0.
- Kent State won once ATS (1-2) as underdogs of 36.5 points or greater last year.
- Last season, six of Kent State's 12 games went over the point total.
South Carolina vs Kent State Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Gamecocks win (93.9%)
South Carolina vs Kent State Point Spread
South Carolina is favored by 36.5 points against Kent State. South Carolina is -110 to cover the spread, while Kent State is -110.
South Carolina vs Kent State Over/Under
South Carolina versus Kent State, on Sept. 5, has an over/under of 53.5, with the over being -110 and the under -110.
South Carolina vs. Kent State Points Insights
- The average implied total for the Gamecocks last season was 30.7 points, 14.3 fewer points than their implied total of 45 points in Saturday's game.
- The average implied point total last season for the Golden Flashes (34.8) is 25.8 more points than the team's implied total in this matchup (9).
South Carolina vs. Kent State Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Game time: 12:45 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SEC Network
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium
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