Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction Football Picks Today 11/19/25

In this article we will formulate a Kent State vs Central Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Wednesday, November 19th at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 4-6 (3-3) this season after they defeated Akron in overtime by a score of 42-35 last week. Kent State trailed 17-14 at halftime, but they ended up blowing a 35-17 lead in the fourth, before getting the win in overtime. The Golden Flashes were out gained by a total of 530-374, went 3-9 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Dru DeShields went 17-25 for 317 yards and five touchdowns, while Gavin Garcia rushed seven times for 39 yards and one score. Da’Realyst Clark led the receivers with one catch for 89 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Kent State defense recorded six sacks and nine tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Kent State lost to Ball State by a score of 17-13, but did beat Bowling Green by a score of 24-21 before that. The Golden Flashes have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently tied for seventh in the MAC standings. Kent State has scored 20.4 points per game with 197.3 passing yards and 84.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 34.4 points against per game this season. Dru DeShields has thrown for 1,638 yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Gavin Garcia has rushed 107 times for 419 yards and two scores this season. 

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 6-4 (4-2) this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 38-19 in their last game. Central Michigan led 14-10 at halftime and pulled away with 24 points in the second half for the win. The Chippewas were out gained by a total of 398-358, went 2-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 5-2 in the game. Joe Labas went 18-24 for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Trey Cornist rushed 10 times for 62 yards. Langston Lewis led the receivers with six catches for 118 yards and one touchdown in the win. The CMU defense recorded five sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Central Michigan lost to Western Michigan by a score of 24-21, but did beat UMass by a score of 38-13 before that. The Chippewas have won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for second in the MAC standings. Central Michigan has scored 25.5 points per game with 162.9 passing yards and 177.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.5 points against per game this season. Joe Labas has thrown for 1,313 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Langston Lewis has 27 receptions for 413 yards and three scores this year. 

Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win

• Central Michigan has lost each of its last six road games in November.
• The home team has won eight of Central Michigan’s last nine games.
• Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games in Ohio.
• The home team has covered the spread in four of Kent State’s last five games.
• Central Michigan has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 road games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Kent State’s last six games against teams from Michigan have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Central Michigan’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kent State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
• Kent State has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 35+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
• Central Michigan ranks 129th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (3.6).
• Central Michigan ranks T12th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (12).

Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction 

Central Michigan comes into this matchup fighting for a spot in the MAC Title game, but they will be on the road here. The Chippewas have won three of their last four games and they did play WMU very tight in their last road game. Kent State is coming off of a dramatic win over Akron and they are enjoying their best season in a while. The Golden Flashes have a ton of momentum right now and their offense is waking up, so give me Kent State and the points at home in this one. 

David Racey is 128-108 (54%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!