Kent State vs Ohio State Picks & Props
KENT vs OSU Picks
NCAAF PicksOhio State's offense doesn't tend to hold back when playing MAC opponents. In seven games against MAC teams during Ryan Day's tenure, the Buckeyes have averaged 59 PPG. In those seven matchups, they've failed to score 56+ points in as many games as they've scored 76+ points (twice each). With the Buckeyes coming off the loss to Texas, I think they'll want to take out some anger.
With an offense led by Heisman contender Jeremiah Smith, the Buckeyes could hit the Over on their own. Ohio State's offense is ranked fourth by SP+ and scored 56 on Ball State in Week 1. Kent State isn't any better than Ball State, and the Buckeyes have averaged 59 PPG in the Day era against seven MAC opponents.
Ohio State's last-second loss to Texas last week will only motivate the Buckeyes to destroy Kent State. Ryan Day's team already beat one MAC bottom-feeder, Ball State, by 53 in Week 1. In that game, the Buckeyes put up 671 total yards and only allowed 165. With a defense that's Top 20 in EPA per pass and rush, Ohio State should allow no more than 6 points while pushing for 60+.
After last week's loss to Texas, I expect Ohio State to come out firing. The Buckeyes are ranked fourth on offense by SP+ and have an unstoppable Heisman contender in Jeremiah Smith. The Buckeyes have averaged 59 PPG against MAC opponents during Ryan Day's tenure and have twice dropped 76+ points on them. Ohio State should be up 35-0 by halftime before winning in the ballpark of 59-6.
KENT vs OSU Consensus Picks
70% picking Ohio State
Total Picks KENT 135, OSU 309
KENT vs OSU Props
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SPREAD
OSU
-52.5 spread
-54.09
PROJECTION
-1.6
DIFFERENCE
8.38%
EV
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TOTAL
Under
59.0 Total
58.11 UNDER
PROJECTION
-0.9
DIFFERENCE
10.65%
EV
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RUSHING YARDS
OSU
B. Jackson
(RB)
o79.5 Rushing Yards
116.46 OVER
PROJECTION
+37.0
DIFFERENCE
26.72%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
J. Smith
(WR)
o124.5 Receiving Yards
148.22 OVER
PROJECTION
+23.7
DIFFERENCE
27.2%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
OSU
D. McCuin
(WR)
u64.5 Receiving Yards
62.66 UNDER
PROJECTION
-1.8
DIFFERENCE
9.92%
EV
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RECEPTIONS
J. Smith
(WR)
o6.5 Receptions
8.43 OVER
PROJECTION
+1.9
DIFFERENCE
22.76%
EV
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Recent Form Trends
Under is 5-0 in Golden Flashes last 5 games as a road favorite.
Under is 5-0 in Buckeyes last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-0 in Golden Flashes last 4 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 4-0 in Golden Flashes last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Golden Flashes last 6 games in September.
Under is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 games overall.
Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-1 in Golden Flashes last 11 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
ROI Trends
KENT vs OSU Top User Picks
'kenpitch' is picking Ohio State to cover (-53.5)
kenpitch is #2 on picking games that Ohio State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'StevenB606' is picking Ohio State to cover (-52.5)
StevenB606 is #2 on picking games that Kent State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'northlv6238' is picking Ohio State to cover (-52.5)
northlv6238 is #4 on picking games that Ohio State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'BlindLuck' is picking Ohio State to cover (-52.5)
BlindLuck is #4 on picking games that Kent State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'Monsmon45' is picking Kent State to cover (+52.5)
Monsmon45 is #5 on picking games that Ohio State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'whosat' is picking Ohio State to cover (-52.5)
whosat is #5 on picking games that Kent State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'fat italian' is picking Ohio State to cover (-52.5)
fat italian is #7 on picking games that Kent State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'Paintedface' is picking Kent State to cover (+52.5)
Paintedface is #8 on picking games that Kent State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.
'ASkinsFanInDixi' is picking Kent State to cover (+51.5)
ASkinsFanInDixi is #9 on picking games that Kent State is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +2000 units on the season.