Central Michigan vs. Kent State, Picks, Odds, Prediction and Preview, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Use Code SSWC We've got some MACtion in mid-November, which means near-freezing temperatures in Ohio in this Central Michigan vs. Kent State prediction. Central Michigan (6-4, 4-2 MAC) is looking to win the MAC, while Kent State (4-6, 3-3 MAC) has a chance to be the spoiler and is two wins away from earning a potential bowl bid. Despite playing in the same conference, these teams have not met since 2021, when the Chippewas got the easy win 54-30 as a 2.5-point favorite at home. This is just one prediction, but Stat Salt provides top games in nearly every sport, including College Football.
Quick Picks and Prediction on Central Michigan vs. Kent State
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- Central Michigan 30-Kent State 24
- Kent State +9.5 (-110)
- Over 47.5
Central Michigan vs. Kent State Odds and Line Movement
If you need the opening odds of Central Michigan vs. Kent State, take a look below, along with the line movement for the spread, total and money line.
Opening Odds for Central Michigan vs. Kent State
- Spread: CMU -7.5 (+100)/Kent State +7.5 (-122)
- ML: CMU -275/Kent State +220
- Total: o47.5 (-110)/u47.5 (-110)
(odds from FanDuel)
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Central Michigan vs. Kent State Line Movement
- Spread: CMU -7.5 (+100)/Kent State +7.5 (-122) moved to CMU-9.5 (-110)/Kent State (-110)
- ML: CMU -275/Kent State +220 moved to CMU -355/Kent State +285
- Total: o47.5 (-110)/u47.5 (-110) stayed the same
Key Matchups for Central Michigan vs. Kent State
Central Michigan has won three of their last four game, including a 38-19 win over Buffalo as a 2.5-point home favorite. That win put them at 4-2 to tie them with four other teams in second place in the MAC, behind 5-1 Western Michigan. QB Joe Labas completed 18 of 24 passes for 247 yards with two TDs and two picks. DL Michael Heidman was the hero on defense with two sacks, two pass breakups, four QB hurries and four tackles to earn a co-Defensive Player of the Week in the MAC.
Labas has had a solid season with 1,313 yards passing (72.2%) with 10 TDs and four picks. Angel Flores, a wildcat quarterback, leads the team in rushing with 519 yards with eight TDs. Flores has not played since the first half of CMU's 38-13 home win over Massachusetts on Oct. 25. Heidman leads the defense with 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. That defense has been pretty solid, allowing 361.8 yards per game overall (57th).
Golden Flashes still have a chance at a bowl bid
Redshirt freshman QB Dru DeShields threw for 317 yards and five TDs to lead Kent State over Akron 42-35 in overtime on Nov. 11 to improve the Golden Flashes to 3-3 in the MAC. Kent State won despite rushing for just 57 yards. Kent State has won just four games this season, three against FBS teams. But they've won three of their last five games, with a close loss to Ball State 17-13 on Nov. 5.
DeShields is the leader of the offense with 1,648 yards passing with 16 TDs and just two picks. Cade Wolford is the deep threat with 17 catches for 440 yards and seven TDs. The offense is averaging just 20.4 points per game and 84.7 rushing yards (118th). The defense ranks 131st in yards allowed per game with 449.2.
Betting Trends for Central Michigan vs. Kent State
Central Michigan:
- 6-1 ATS last 7 games.
- 5-2 ATS last 7 in series.
Kent State:
- 4-2 ATS last 6 games.
- 4-2 Under last 6.
- 6-0 Over last 6 in series.
Key Injuries and Analysis for Central Michigan vs. Kent State
CMU:
- QB Angel Flores (undisclosed) is ? Leading rusher
- OG Matthew Nehf (undisclosed) is out.
Kent State:
no key injuries
Central Michigan vs. Kent State ATS and Over/Under Betting Picks
Check out the pick and total below, along with the analysis with key stats. Who will win this MAC battle?
Central Michigan vs. Kent State Spread
- Kent State +9.5 (5 units)
Total for Central Michigan vs. Kent State
- Over 47.5 (4 units)
Central Michigan vs. Kent State Final Score Prediction
- Central Michigan 30-Kent State 24
Central Michigan wants to win the MAC, while Kent State still has a shot at a bowl bid. The Golden Flashes have a chance to win this game because DeShields is maturing as a quarterback. Kent State isn't super-explosive, but Central Michigan's defense is not good. On the road, they are even worse, allowing 419.5 yards per game and 240.2 passing yards per game. Expect the Golden Flashes to give the Chips a tough game and cover. As for the total, go over as Central Michigan has gone over in three straight and four of five games.
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