Midweek MACtion begins on Tuesday as the Buffalo Bulls (7-4) take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-11). The Bulls improved their game and won three straight games. Last week, they defeated Eastern Michigan 37-20. Buffalo currently has a 5-2 record in the MAC. Conversely, the Golden Flashes have yet to win a game this season. On Nov. 19, Kent State fell short to Akron, 38-17. The Bulls scored 30 or more points in three consecutive games. Meanwhile, Kent State has scored 17 points or fewer over the past three weeks. Buffalo is mathematically alive to win the MAC title, but the Bulls need a win and a lot of help. They currently have a +5,000 long shot to win the league, trailing only Bowling Green (+135), Ohio (+180) and Miami (+240).
Kickoff at UB Stadium in Buffalo, New York is 7pm ET. The latest Kent State vs. Buffalo odds from SportsLine Consensus have the Bulls as a 23.5-point favorite to win. The over-under for total points is 49.5. Before you make your pick for Buffalo vs. Kent State, you should check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine prediction model.
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This time, the model dialed in on the Kent State vs. Buffalo game and revealed the coveted picks and predictions. Visit SportsLine now to see our model picks. Here are the Buffalo vs. Kent State college football betting lines and trends:
Kent State vs. Buffalo spread: Bulls -23.5 Kent State vs. Buffalo over/under: 49.5 points Kent State vs. Buffalo money line: Bulls -2128, Golden Flashes +1070 Kent State vs. Buffalo picks: Click here See Picks Kent State vs. Buffalo Streaming: FuboTV (Try Free)
Why Buffalo can cover
The Bulls have an effective ground game to lead the offense. They are third in the MAC in scoring offense (27.8) and fifth in rushing offense (156.6). Junior running back Aljay Henderson runs strong and has great vision. He is fifth in the MAC in rushing yards (774) and tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns (7). Henderson has rushed for at least 80 yards in six consecutive games. Last week, he gained 86 yards and one score.
Senior quarterback CJ Ogbonna has a two-way weapon under center. Ogbonna forces the ball down the field but lets the defense account for his rushing ability. This season, he threw for 2,051 yards and 16 passing touchdowns. He also had 260 rushing yards and six extra scores. The Georgia native has thrown at least two passing touchdowns in three consecutive games. Find out who you’re rooting for on SportsLine.
Why Kent State can be covered
Sophomore receiver Chrishon McCray is a solid pass catcher for the Golden Flashes. He leads the team in receiving yards (705) and receiving touchdowns (9). The Indiana native has three games with 50 or more receiving yards. In his last appearance, McCray had three catches for 93 yards and one score.
Senior receiver Luke Floria runs smooth routes and has a knack for going vertically. This season, he recorded 40 receptions for 661 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Additionally, there will be three games with over 100 receiving yards in 2024. In the loss to Akron, the Ohio State native had three grabs for 103 yards and a touchdown. Find out who you’re rooting for on SportsLine.
How to make Kent State vs. Buffalo picks
SportsLine’s model leans all over, projecting a total of 57 points. It also states that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the simulations. You can check out our selection of models on SportsLine.
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