The Bulls will play the Golden Flashes on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. The matchup takes place at Dix Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 8 action features a matchup between Buffalo and Kent State, kicking off at Dix Stadium on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Buffalo has a 97.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Kent State is 96.00.
- Away Buffalo - As Week 8 looms, Buffalo currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Kent State - Kent State has a 1-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 8. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Buffalo ranks 2nd (183) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State currently ranking 6th (94) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Buffalo stands 2nd (225) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Kent State sits at 1st (240) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 8 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Buffalo has a 2-5 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Kent State currently 1-6 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown at Dix Stadium as Buffalo battles Kent State...
It's a crucial Week 8 clash in the heart of the 2023-24 college football season...
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Buffalo slightly edges out Kent State...
Buffalo, with a 2-5 record, looks to dominate against Kent State's 1-6 standing...
When it comes to this game, anything can happen! Both teams are hungry for a win, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Will Buffalo's strong ranking give them the advantage on the road? Or will Kent State's home-field advantage turn the tables? Get ready to witness the battle unfold this Saturday, October 21st.
For those looking to add some excitement to the game, place a bet on this college football matchup at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers. See this matchup's prop bets below and compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline. It's time to turn your predictions into potential winnings!
With the second half of the season in full swing, both teams know they can't afford to let up. The pressure is on, and the intensity will be through the roof. So grab your popcorn, buckle up, and get ready for an action-packed Saturday afternoon. This game is sure to be one for the books!
Best Bulls at Golden Flashes Odds
| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Buffalo |
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| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Buffalo |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Buffalo is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Buffalo is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Buffalo
Kent State
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | -6.5 -115+6.5 -105 |
Underdog Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Kent State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Buffalo favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Buffalo at Kent State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Buffalo
Kent State
First Team To Score
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | -160+125Bet |
Buffalo
Kent State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | -190+130+10000Bet |
Buffalo
Kent State
Game to Overtime
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Buffalo
Kent State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes -450No +320Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Buffalo
Kent State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +180No -250Bet |
Buffalo
Kent State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1150No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 | BUFF 43, KENT 7 UB Stadium | Buffalo by 36 |
| 2023 Week 8 | Buffalo vs Kent State Saturday, October 21st, 2023 | BUFF 24, KENT 6 Dix Stadium | Buffalo by 18 |
| 2022 Week 13 | Kent State vs Buffalo Saturday, November 26th, 2022 | KENT 30, BUFF 27 (OT) UB Stadium | Kent State by 3 |
| 2021 Week 6 | Buffalo vs Kent State Saturday, October 9th, 2021 | KENT 48, BUFF 38 Dix Stadium | Kent State by 10 |
| 2020 Week 13 | Kent State vs Buffalo Saturday, November 28th, 2020 | BUFF 70, KENT 41 UB Stadium | Buffalo by 29 |
| 2019 Week 12 | Buffalo vs Kent State Thursday, November 14th, 2019 | KENT 30, BUFF 27 Dix Stadium | Kent State by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Buffalo | 3-5 | 0.375 | 3 | 9 | 251 | 329 | 1-5 | 2-4 | L4 |
| Kent State | 0-8 | 0.000 | 1 | 11 | 176 | 415 | 1-4 | 0-7 | L9 |
Buffalo & Kent State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Buffalo Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Buffalo YR: futures available
Kent State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kent State YR: futures available
Buffalo & Kent State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Buffalo vs Wisconsin | WIS 38, BUFF 17 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Fordham vs Buffalo | FOR 40, BUFF 37 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Liberty vs Buffalo | LIB 55, BUFF 27 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Buffalo vs Louisiana | UL 45, BUFF 38 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 13, AKR 10 (OT) Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Central Michigan vs Buffalo | BUFF 37, CMU 13 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Bowling Green vs Buffalo | BGSU 24, BUFF 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Buffalo vs Kent State | BUFF 24, KENT 6 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Toledo | TOL 31, BUFF 13 Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Buffalo | OHIO 20, BUFF 10 Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Buffalo vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 23, BUFF 10 Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo | EMU 24, BUFF 11 Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs UCF | UCF 56, KENT 6 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Kent State vs Arkansas | ARK 28, KENT 6 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Central Connecticut vs Kent State | KENT 38, CCSU 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Fresno State | FRES 53, KENT 10 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Miami (OH) vs Kent State | M-OH 23, KENT 3 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Ohio | OHIO 42, KENT 17 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 28, KENT 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Buffalo vs Kent State | BUFF 24, KENT 6 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Bowling Green vs Kent State | BGSU 49, KENT 19 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Ball State | BALL 34, KENT 3 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | NIU 37, KENT 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo vs Kent State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Buffalo vs Kent State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo vs Kent State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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