The Kent State Golden Flashes and Texas A&M Aggies meet Saturday night at the Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kent State vs. Texas A&M odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
Kent State rolled up some mighty impressive offensive totals last season, and there is no reason to believe that production will be curbed in 2021.
QB Dustin Crum is back to lead an offense that averaged an eye-popping 49.8 PPG and 7.4 yards per play. WR Nykeim Johnson transfers over from Syracuse to keep the unit humming, and the Flashes return all five on the O-line.
Texas A&M went to and won the Orange Bowl over North Carolina last season, but they must replace QB Kellen Mond. QB Haynes King takes over, but Zach Calzada could also see time. King will have TE Jalen Wydermyer as a top target to help ease him into the starting role.
Kent State at Texas A&M odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Kent State +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Texas A&M -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +28.5 (-110) | Texas A&M -28.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Kent State at Texas A&M odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas A&M 45, Kent State 30
Money line
Needless to say, betting $100 for every $1 won isn’t a good idea, so AVOID a Texas A&M (-10000) wager at all costs.
Against the spread
KENT STATE +28.5 (-110) is a highly attractive play catching more than four touchdowns. Yes, going to Kyle Field in front of the 12th man is intimidating, and Texas A&M -28.5 (-110) will win this football game handily.
However, the Golden Flashes sport an offense with the quality of a Power 5 school, and they’re no joke. Kent State is going to move the ball, they’re going to be quick, and the Aggies are going to be confused. Kent State’s offense is experienced and will give Texas A&M fits all evening long.
Over/Under
OVER 67.5 (-108) is the play here. As mentioned above, Kent State has a powerful offense, but they also have plenty of question marks on the defensive side of the football. This should allow King and the Aggies offense to move the ball at will, too.
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