Looking for Kent State Golden Flashes vs. #6 Ohio State Buckeyes betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread and Total betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Kent State vs. Ohio State Best Picks Today
- Ohio State -52.5 (-105): The Buckeyes are drawing 98% of the handle on 88% of tickets, the strongest public-sharp alignment on any spread this week. Both the betting public and professional money agree that Ohio State will cover this massive number.
- Julian Sayin (OSU) Passing Yards 300+ (-116): Priced as a slight favorite to surpass 300 passing yards, Sayin has a favorable matchup to put up a big day through the air against Kent State.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH |
| TV | FOX |
Kent State vs. Ohio State Odds
| Market | Buckeyes (Home) | Golden Flashes (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -52.5 (-105) | +52.5 (-115) |
| Total | Over 58.5 (-120) | Under 58.5 (+100) |
Moneyline is unavailable for this game at DraftKings Sportsbook due to the size of the Point Spread.
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Ohio State -52.5 | 88% | 98% |
| Point Spread | Kent State +52.5 | 12% | 2% |
| Total | Over 58.5 | 89% | 91% |
| Total | Under 58.5 | 11% | 9% |
Ohio State’s Point Spread shows the strongest consensus of any market on the Saturday slate. The Buckeyes draw 98% of the handle on 88% of bets, a 10-point gap that confirms sharp money is reinforcing the public position rather than fading it. The Total is similarly one-sided, with 91% of the handle on the Over 58.5, though the gap between bets and handle is minimal.
Key Matchup Numbers
- Full sharp-public alignment on Ohio State: The 98% handle figure on Ohio State -52.5 leaves virtually no professional money on Kent State to cover. When sharps agree with the public at this level, the market considers the spread well-calibrated.
- Total sees broad consensus: The Over 58.5 draws 91% of handle and 89% of bets, a near-flat ratio indicating both the public and sharps expect a high-scoring affair. The -120 juice on the Over suggests the book is already adjusting.
- No Moneyline available: DraftKings does not offer a full-game Moneyline for this matchup due to the 52.5-point spread. All betting action is concentrated on the Point Spread and Total markets.
DraftKings Player Props
- Julian Sayin (OSU) Passing Yards 300+ (-116): The market prices Sayin as a slight favorite to reach 300 passing yards, reflecting expectations for sustained aerial production before reserves enter.
- Julian Sayin (OSU) Passing Yards 320+ (+132): Plus-money value at the 320-yard milestone for Sayin, who could compile yardage quickly against Kent State’s secondary.
- Julian Sayin (OSU) Passing Yards 350+ (+255): A higher-ceiling target at 2.5-to-1 odds for bettors looking at a dominant passing performance from the Buckeyes’ quarterback.
- Julian Sayin (OSU) Longest Passing Completion 49+ (-135): Priced as a favorite to connect on at least one pass of 49 or more yards, Sayin has the weapons to hit a big play downfield.
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FAQs
What are the Kent State vs. Ohio State odds this week?
Ohio State, ranked No. 6, is a 52.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Ohio State -52.5 (-105). The Total is set at 58.5. The Moneyline is not available for this game due to the size of the spread.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.