Week 1 first look: Kent State Golden Flashes at Texas A&M Aggies odds and lines, Aggies hefty favorites

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the Kent State Golden Flashes and Texas A&M Aggies, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Kent State Golden Flashes and Texas A&M Aggies open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Kyle Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kent State vs. Texas A&M odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Golden Flashes were an exciting team in 2020, winning three of four games, while scoring at least 41 points in each of the final three outings. Overall, Kent State averaged 612.5 total yards per game and 49.8 PPG.

The Aggies capped off a strong season with a 41-27 victory over North Carolina in the Orange Bowl. Texas A&M’s most immediate concern is replacing QB Kellen Mond under center.

Kent State at Texas A&M odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kent State +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Texas A&M -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kent State +28.5, -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Texas A&M -28.5, -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
  • Total (Over/Under): 66.5, O: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | U: -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

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2020 betting stats:

  • ML: Kent State 3-1 | Texas A&M 9-1
  • ATS: Kent State 2-2 | Texas A&M 6-4
  • O/U: Kent State 3-1 | Texas A&M 5-5

Kent State at Texas A&M head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between these schools. Kent State last faced an SEC team Sept. 14, 2019, falling 55-16 at Auburn. A&M hasn’t faced a MAC school since a 56-23 win over Ball State Sept. 12, 2015.

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