Kent State vs. Ohio State Odds
COLUMBUS, OH (The Spread) – No. 22 Ohio State looks to get back on track on Saturday when the Buckeyes host Kent State at Noon ET on ABC.
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Ohio State is 1-1 on the season, 0-1 at home and 1-1 against the spread. Kent State comes into this game 0-2 on the season, 0-2 against the spread and playing in its first road game. These two last met in 2007 with Ohio State picking up a 48-3 win.
Trends show that Ohio State is 23-9-1 against the spread in its last 33 games after a loss and 5-2 against the spread in its last 7 against MAC opponents. Kent State is 0-6 against the spread in its last 6 against Big Ten opponents.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Ohio State is heavily favored at home, as the Buckeyes have odds of -32 points to win. The over/under total has been set at 50.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Ohio State favored by 29.5 points. The spread slowly worked its way up to 32 points. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 50.5 points.
After getting a score from Navy in the season opener, the Buckeyes ended up suffering a 35-21 loss at home to Virginia Tech last Saturday. Ohio State was held to just 327 yards of offense in the loss, committing three turnovers in the process. The defense wasn’t too bad, giving up 324 yards to the Hokies while forcing three turnovers. J.T. Barrett struggled all game, going just 9 of 29 passing for 219 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. He also rushed for 70 yards and a score. Receiver Michael Thomas added six receptions for 98 yards and a score.
Kent State has had a rough start to the season, losing 17-14 to Ohio and 23-13 to South Alabama at home. The Golden Flashes are averaging just 47.5 rushing yards per game thus far. Quarterback Colin Reardon is 47 of 81 passing for 477 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Ernest Calhoun is the leading receiver at 14 catches for 119 yards.
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In terms of Injuries, Ohio State linebacker Trey Johnson (knee) and defensive lineman Tracy Sprinkle (suspension) are both questionable. Kent State running back Trayion Durham (foot) and linebacker Devante Strickland (undisclosed) are both questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are backing Ohio State, as the Buckeyes are getting 81% of the wagers with odds of -32 points against Kent State on Saturday.
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