The Golden Flashes will play the Broncos on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Waldo Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 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 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Kent State and Western Michigan, kicking off at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Kent State has a 92.67 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Western Michigan is 97.00.
- Away Kent State - As Week 9 looms, Kent State currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2024 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 Western Michigan - Western Michigan has a 2-0 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 2nd 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 2024 season, Kent State ranks 10th (115) in the MAC Conference, with Western Michigan currently ranking 1st (220) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Kent State stands 1st (321) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Western Michigan sits at 4th (249) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Kent State has a 0-7 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Western Michigan currently 4-3 for the 2024 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Kent State faces off against Western Michigan.
This Week 9 matchup will be at Waldo Stadium in the second half of the season.
SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings favor Western Michigan over Kent State in this game.
Kent State is 0-7 while Western Michigan holds a 4-3 record heading into this matchup.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers, and see this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline.
Best Golden Flashes at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Western Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Western Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Michigan is a -19.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +19.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 61.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 61.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Michigan is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +700 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kent State
Western Michigan
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | +19.5 -115-19.5 -105 |
Underdog Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +19.5 Kent State underdog bet wins if they lose by 19 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 20 or more.
Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -19.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 20 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 19 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Kent State at Western Michigan 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kent State
Western Michigan
First Team To Score
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | +210-275Bet |
Kent State
Western Michigan
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | +240-375+10000Bet |
Kent State
Western Michigan
Game to Overtime
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1800No -10000Bet |
Kent State
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 10+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -900No +525Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kent State
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 20+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -135No +105Bet |
Kent State
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 30+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +400No -650Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 26th, 2024 | WMU 52, KENT 21 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 31 |
| 2021 Week 7 | Kent State vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 16th, 2021 | WMU 64, KENT 31 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 33 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 5-3 | 0.625 | 6 | 7 | 376 | 407 | 4-1 | 2-5 | L1 |
| Kent State | 0-8 | 0.000 | 0 | 12 | 167 | 529 | 0-5 | 0-7 | L12 |
Kent State & Western Michigan Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Kent State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kent State YR: futures available
Western Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Michigan YR: futures available
Kent State & Western Michigan 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 | Kent State vs Pittsburgh | PITT 55, KENT 24 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | St. Francis (PA) vs Kent State | SFPA 23, KENT 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Tennessee | TENN 71, KENT 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Eastern Michigan vs Kent State | EMU 52, KENT 33 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State | BALL 37, KENT 35 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | BGSU 27, KENT 6 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | WMU 52, KENT 21 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Kent State | OHIO 41, KENT 0 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 34, KENT 7 Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Akron vs Kent State | AKR 38, KENT 17 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo | BUFF 43, KENT 7 Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Michigan vs Wisconsin | WIS 28, WMU 14 Friday, August 30th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ohio State | OSU 56, WMU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Bethune-Cookman vs Western Michigan | WMU 59, BCU 31 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Western Michigan vs Marshall | MRSH 27, WMU 20 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Western Michigan | WMU 34, AKR 24 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Buffalo | WMU 48, BUFF 41 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | WMU 52, KENT 21 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | NIU 42, WMU 28 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Bowling Green | BGSU 31, WMU 13 Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | CMU 16, WMU 14 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan | WMU 26, EMU 18 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | South Alabama vs Western Michigan Is4s Salute To Veterans Bowl | USA 30, WMU 23 Saturday, December 14th, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Kent State vs Western Michigan 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 26th, 2024 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 Kent State vs Western Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kent State vs Western Michigan 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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