Buffalo vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21

Updated Oct. 21, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET

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MAC rivals square off when the Buffalo Bulls (2-5) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-6) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Dix Stadium. Buffalo is favored by a touchdown. The contest has an over/under of 43.5 points.

In their last action, the Bulls lost against the Bowling Green Falcons, 24-14. The Golden Flashes lost versus the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last game, 28-14.

Buffalo vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio
TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Buffalo vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of October 21, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Buffalo	-7 (-105)	-261	+211	43.5	-112	-108

Buffalo vs. Kent State Prediction

Pick ATS: Buffalo (-7)
Pick OU: Over (43.5)
Prediction: Buffalo 31, Kent State 20

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Buffalo vs. Kent State Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Bulls 25, Golden Flashes 18.
The Bulls have a 72.3% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes have a 32.2% implied probability.
Buffalo has covered four times in seven chances against the spread this season.
Kent State has a record of just 1-5-0 against the spread this year.

Buffalo vs. Kent State: Head-to-Head

Kent State has a 2-0 record against Buffalo in their last two matchups.
The Golden Flashes have a 2-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams went over the total both times.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Kent State has scored 78 points against Buffalo, while allowing only 65 points.

Buffalo vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Buffalo	Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	26.1 (72)	13.4 (131)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	32.1 (119)	34.3 (123)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	10 (74)	7 (34)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	12 (20)	6 (109)

Buffalo 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Cole Snyder	QB	1,337 YDS (59.1%) / 11 TD / 6 INT 37 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 5.3 RUSH YPG
Ron Cook Jr.	RB	330 YDS / 4 TD / 47.1 YPG / 4.1 YPC 19 REC / 154 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 22.0 REC YPG
Marlyn Johnson	WR	24 REC / 234 YDS / 4 TD / 33.4 YPG
Mike Washington	RB	295 YDS / 2 TD / 42.1 YPG / 4.5 YPC
Devin Grant	S	31 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Max Michel	DE	16 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Joe Andreessen	LB	25 TKL / 2.0 TFL
Charles McCartherens	CB	7 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Chrishon McCray	WR	30 REC / 397 YDS / 2 TD / 56.7 YPG
Gavin Garcia	RB	374 YDS / 2 TD / 53.4 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Michael Alaimo	QB	881 YDS (55.4%) / 2 TD / 4 INT -40 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -5.7 RUSH YPG
Trell Harris	WR	15 REC / 257 YDS / 1 TD / 36.7 YPG
Devin Nicholson	LB	47 TKL / 3.0 TFL
Nick Giacolone	LB	25 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
CJ West	DL	17 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
D.J. Miller Jr.	DB	26 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD