The Central Michigan Chippewas (6-4) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (4-6) play on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Dix Stadium in a battle of MAC opponents.

The Golden Flashes are expected to lose (currently +9.5) against the Chippewas (with an over/under of 50.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this game between the Chippewas and the Golden Flashes, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Central Michigan vs. Kent State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Chippewas (-9.5)
• Moneyline: Chippewas (-334), Golden Flashes (+267)
• Total: 50.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN U
• Live Stream: Fubo

Central Michigan vs. Kent State betting info and stats

Central Michigan has won seven games against the spread so far this season (7-3-0). Central Michigan has always covered the spread when the favorite by at least 9.5 points (a 2-0 ATS record). In five games as a moneyline favorite, Central Michigan is 4-1. Kent State is 5-5-0 against the spread through 10 opportunities this season. When Kent State is the underdog by 9.5 or more points, it has covered the spread twice (2-3 ATS). Kent State has been the moneyline underdog seven times this year, going 2-5 in those games.

Central Michigan vs. Kent State recent stats and trends

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan has covered the spread in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Central Michigan games has surpassed the set total every time.
• The last three Central Michigan games averaged 44.5 total points, 6.0 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Kent State is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the last three Kent State games exceeded the set total once.
• The last three Kent State games averaged 48.3 total points, 2.2 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Central Michigan vs. Kent State key players

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas has 1,313 passing yards for Central Michigan, completing 72.2% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Angel Flores, has carried the ball 103 times for 519 yards (64.9 per game), scoring eight times.
• Nahree Biggins has carried the ball 85 times for 436 yards (43.6 per game) and two touchdowns while also racking up 175 yards through the air, scoring one time.
• Langston Lewis’ leads his squad with 413 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 27 receptions (out of 35 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Tommy McIntosh has caught 19 passes for 310 yards (31.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Tyson Davis’ 16 grabs have yielded 196 yards and two touchdowns.
• Michael Heldman has collected 7.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 6.0 TFL and 33 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski has 61 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.

Kent State Golden Flashes

• Dru DeShields has thrown for 1,638 yards (182.0 ypg) while completing 58.4% of his passes and tossing 16 touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
• Gavin Garcia has run the ball 107 times for 419 yards, with two touchdowns.
• Jordan Nubin has taken 66 carries and totaled 220 yards with one touchdown.
• Cade Wolford’s 449 receiving yards (49.9 yards per game) lead the team. He has 17 catches on 31 targets with seven touchdowns.
• Dashawn Martin has 27 receptions (on 42 targets) for a total of 364 yards (40.4 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Wayne Harris’ 29 grabs (on 50 targets) have netted him 281 yards (28.1 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Jamond Mathis has collected 6.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 6.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Kent State’s tackle leader, CJ Young, has 74 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Derrick Jackson has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 39 tackles and one pass defended to his name.