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Midweek MACtion kicks off on Tuesday as the Buffalo Bulls (7-4) host the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-11). The Bulls have found a groove, winning three games in a row. Last week, they blew out Eastern Michigan 37-20. Buffalo now has a 5-2 record in the MAC. On the flip side, the Golden Flashes have yet to win a game this season. On Nov. 19, Kent State fell short to Akron 38-17. The Bulls have scored 30-plus points in three straight games. Meanwhile, Kent State has scored 17 or fewer points over the past three weeks. Buffalo remains mathematically alive for the MAC title, although the Bulls need to win and get a lot of help. They are currently +5000 longshots to win the league.
Kickoff from UB Stadium in Buffalo, NY., is at 7 p.m. ET. The Bulls are 21-point favorites in the latest Kent State vs. Buffalo odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points scored is 49. Before making any Buffalo vs. Kent State picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks, and it is a strong 21-15 on all top-rated picks over the past eight weeks of this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Kent State vs. Buffalo and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football betting lines and trends for Buffalo vs. Kent State:
- Kent State vs. Buffalo spread: Bulls -21
- Kent State vs. Buffalo over/under: 49 points
- Kent State vs. Buffalo money line: Bulls -1351, Golden Flashes +813
- Kent State vs. Buffalo picks: See picks here
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Why Buffalo can cover
The Bulls have an effective ground game that leads their offense. They are third in the MAC in scoring offense (27.8) and fifth in rushing offense (156.6). Junior running back Al-Jay Henderson runs with power and has good vision. He’s 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 straight games. Last week, he had 86 yards and a score.
Senior quarterback C.J. Ogbonna is a dual-threat weapon under center. Ogbonna will push the ball downfield but force defenses to account for his rushing ability. This season, he has thrown for 2,051 yards with 16 passing touchdowns. He also has 260 rushing yards and six additional scores. The Georgia native has thrown for two-plus passing touchdowns in three straight games. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Kent State can cover
Sophomore receiver Chrishon McCray is a consistent 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-plus receiving yards. In his last outing, McCray had three catches for 93 yards and a score.
Senior receiver Luke Floriea runs smooth routes and has a knack for getting vertical. This season, he has compiled 40 receptions for 661 receiving yards and six touchdowns. In addition, he has three games with more than 100 receiving yards in 2024. In the loss to Akron, the Ohio native had three grabs for 103 yards and one touchdown. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Kent State vs. Buffalo picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 58 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of simulations. You can see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Kent State vs. Buffalo, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.
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