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

On Saturday in college football, the South Carolina Gamecocks are playing 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 (-105) | Kent State: +36.5 (-115)
• Total: 54.5 -- Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)

South Carolina vs Kent State Betting Trends

• Against the spread, South Carolina went 6-6-0 last year.
• South Carolina didn't have a win ATS (0-1) as favorites of 36.5 points or greater last year.
• In 12 South Carolina games last season, five hit the over.
• Kent State covered the spread six times in 12 games last season.
• Kent State won once ATS (1-2) as underdogs of 36.5 points or more last year.
• Out of 12 Kent State games last season, six hit the over.

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

Kent State is listed as an underdog by 36.5 points (-115 odds), and South Carolina, the favorite, is -105 to cover.

South Carolina vs Kent State Over/Under

The South Carolina-Kent State matchup on Sept. 5 has been given an over/under of 54.5 points. The over is -106 and the under is -114.

South Carolina vs. Kent State Points Insights

• The Gamecocks had an average implied point total of 30.7 last season, which is 15.3 points lower than their implied total in Saturday's game (46).
• 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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