UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
The matchup between the UMass Minutemen and Kent State Golden Flashes in Week 7 presents one of the most evenly matched—if not struggling—showdowns on the college football slate.
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction
Now we have the UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction for both teams.
Both teams have endured their share of challenges this season, and while the numbers aren’t flattering on either side, they provide a telling story of where these programs stand. UMass enters this contest having lost their last five games and failing to cover the spread in all of them. Their offensive production has been virtually nonexistent, averaging just 10.4 points per game, ranking them dead last in the nation. On the other hand, Kent State isn’t faring much better, scoring only 14.6 points per contest while giving up an average of 44. The game looks set to be a battle of inefficiencies—UMass’ inability to move the ball versus Kent State’s porous defense. With both teams desperate for a win and struggling to find rhythm on offense, this one could turn into a low-scoring grind where turnovers and special teams play a pivotal role.
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction: UMass
From an offensive standpoint, UMass continues to battle consistency issues, particularly on the ground. Averaging just 61.2 rushing yards per game, the Minutemen rank near the bottom nationally in nearly every rushing category. Their offensive line has struggled to open lanes, averaging a meager 2.37 yards per carry. Through the air, they haven’t been much better, averaging 171.4 passing yards per game while posting one of the lowest yards-per-play figures (3.92) in the FBS. Despite those struggles, UMass does face a Kent State defense that has been highly vulnerable—allowing 262.4 passing yards and 245.2 rushing yards per game. If there’s a silver lining for the Minutemen, it’s that Kent’s defense has allowed opponents to score early and often, particularly in the first half. If UMass can get their passing game going and capitalize on Kent’s defensive lapses, they might finally have a chance to turn their season around.
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction: UMass Trends
- Over the past five games, Massachusetts has a record of 1-4 against the spread.
- In seven out of the nine games that Massachusetts has played recently, the total has been higher than the point spread.
- In its last nine games, Massachusetts has a losing record of 0-9 against the spread.
- Massachusetts has a losing record of 0-5 on the road in its last five games.
- In its previous ten games against a team from the Mid-American conference, Massachusetts has a head-to-head record of 0-10 versus the opponent.
- Out of the five games that Massachusetts has played in October, the total has been under in four of those games.
- After seven games played in week 7, Massachusetts has a record of 0-7 against the spread.
- Eight out of the last twelve games that Massachusetts has played on a Saturday have resulted in the total going over. Over the past seven games, Kent State has a record of 2-5 against the spread.
UMass Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/04/25
|
WMC
|
L 21-3
|
L+10.5
|
U47.5
|
L+250
|
|
9/27/25
|
@MIZ
|
L 42-6
|
W+42.5
|
U54.5
|
L+12000
|
|
9/13/25
|
@IOW
|
L 47-7
|
L+34.5
|
O44.5
|
L+7000
|
|
9/06/25
|
BRY
|
L 27-26
|
L-14.5
|
O52.5
|
L-580
|
|
8/30/25
|
TEM
|
L 42-10
|
L-0.5
|
U52.5
|
L-104
|
|
11/30/24
|
UCONN
|
L 47-42
|
W+10.5
|
O52.5
|
L+260
|
|
11/23/24
|
@UGA
|
L 59-21
|
W+42.5
|
O56
|
L+4000
|
|
11/16/24
|
LIB
|
L 35-34
|
W+14.5
|
O55.5
|
L+430
|
|
11/02/24
|
@MSST
|
L 45-20
|
L+21.5
|
O58
|
L+540
|
|
10/26/24
|
WAG
|
W 35-7
|
W-23.0
|
U49
|
W-1650
|
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction: UMass Offense
Overall
| UMASS Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | KENT Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.40 | 136 | Points Scored | 136 | 44.00 |
| 171.40 | 118 | Passing Yards | 121 | 262.40 |
| 61.20 | 135 | Rushing Yards | 134 | 245.20 |
| 27:43 | 117 | Time on Field | 70 | 29:57 |
| 59.40 | 131 | Number of Plays | 125 | 72.20 |
| 3.92 | 136 | Yards Per Play | 133 | 7.03 |
Scoring
| UMASS Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | KENT Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.40 | 136 | Points Scored | 136 | 44.00 |
| 5.00 | 97 | First Quarter | 136 | 13.20 |
| 4.20 | 125 | Second Quarter | 131 | 12.60 |
| 0.60 | 136 | Third Quarter | 135 | 11.80 |
| 0.60 | 136 | Fourth Quarter | 73 | 6.40 |
Passing
| UMASS Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | KENT Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171.40 | 118 | Passing Yards | 121 | 262.40 |
| 33.60 | 42 | Pass Attempts | 86 | 32.00 |
| 18.40 | 83 | Pass Completions | 86 | 20.20 |
| 3.00 | 122 | Sacks | 111 | 1.40 |
| 25.20 | 3 | Sack Yards | 36 | 10.00 |
| 9.32 | 129 | Yards Per Pass | 119 | 12.99 |
Rushing
| UMASS Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | KENT Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.20 | 135 | Rushing Yards | 134 | 245.20 |
| 25.80 | 135 | Rush Attempts | 115 | 40.20 |
| 2.37 | 134 | Yards Per Rush | 134 | 6.10 |
Turn Overs
| UMASS Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | KENT Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.80 | 81 | Interceptions | 111 | 0.40 |
| 0.40 | 6 | Fumbles | 68 | 1.00 |
| 0.20 | 24 | Fumbles Lost | 81 | 0.40 |
| 1.00 | 51 | Total Turnovers | 107 | 0.80 |
| 4.60 | 24 | Penalties | 50 | 6.60 |
| 38.40 | 20 | Penalty Yards | 15 | 69.60 |
Drives & Special Teams
| UMASS Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | KENT Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27:43 | 117 | Time on Field | 70 | 29:57 |
| 59.40 | 131 | Number of Plays | 125 | 72.20 |
| 3.92 | 136 | Yards Per Play | 133 | 7.03 |
| 6.40 | 133 | Punts | 120 | 3.20 |
| 46.25 | 24 | Punt Average | 118 | 45.28 |
| 40.40 | 105 | Return Yards | 84 | 53.80 |
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction: Kent State
Kent State, meanwhile, finds itself in a similar position, with glaring offensive issues and defensive breakdowns haunting their performances. The Golden Flashes have managed just one win in their last twenty games, and even at home, they’ve been abysmal against the spread (1-10 in their last 11). Offensively, Kent ranks 133rd in the nation in total scoring, managing just 14.6 points per game while gaining only 4.34 yards per play. Their rushing attack has been nearly nonexistent at 72.8 yards per game, while their passing game struggles to stretch the field effectively. However, Kent State has shown slightly better efficiency in the red zone and has faced a tougher early schedule, including Oklahoma and Florida State. Given UMass’ defensive lapses—allowing nearly 36 points per game—the Golden Flashes could find some rhythm and control the tempo if they can avoid costly turnovers. Both teams have endured long losing streaks, but with home-field advantage and a marginally better defensive outlook, Kent State has the edge in this low-tier showdown.
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction: Kent State Trends
- Overall, Kent State has a record of 1-19 in its last 20 games.
- In its previous 11 games played at home, Kent State has a record of 1-10 against the spread.
- The previous ten games that Kent State has played against a team from the Mid-American conference have resulted in a losing record of 0-10 for the school.
- In its previous 11 games played in the month of October, Kent State has a record of 3-8 against the spread.
- Out of the five games that Kent State has played in week 7, the total has been above in four of those games.
- In its previous 20 games played on a Saturday, Kent State has a record of 5-15 against the spread.
- There have been eight of Kent State’s last nine games in which the total has been UNDER while the team is playing as the favorite.
Kent State Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/04/25
|
@OKL
|
L 44-0
|
W+44.5
|
U51.5
|
NL
|
|
9/20/25
|
@FSU
|
L 66-10
|
L+44.5
|
O58.5
|
L+10000
|
|
9/13/25
|
BUF
|
L 31-28
|
W+20.5
|
O48.5
|
L+1160
|
|
9/06/25
|
@TT
|
L 62-14
|
L+45.5
|
O60.5
|
L+8000
|
|
8/30/25
|
MC
|
W 21-17
|
L-8.5
|
U50.5
|
W-285
|
|
11/26/24
|
@BUF
|
L 43-7
|
L+19.5
|
U50.5
|
L+810
|
|
11/19/24
|
AKR
|
L 38-17
|
L+10.5
|
O48.5
|
L+315
|
|
11/13/24
|
@MOH
|
L 34-7
|
W+30.5
|
U47.5
|
L+3000
|
|
11/06/24
|
OHI
|
L 41-0
|
L+17.5
|
U53.5
|
L+590
|
|
10/26/24
|
@WMC
|
L 52-21
|
L+18.5
|
O59.5
|
L+660
|
UMass Minutemen vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction: Kent State Offense
Overall
| UMASS Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | KENT Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.80 | 129 | Points Scored | 133 | 14.60 |
| 248.80 | 108 | Passing Yards | 104 | 186.80 |
| 191.60 | 123 | Rushing Yards | 134 | 72.80 |
| 32:10 | 118 | Time on Field | 67 | 30:03 |
| 71.60 | 120 | Number of Plays | 129 | 59.80 |
| 6.15 | 117 | Yards Per Play | 133 | 4.34 |
Scoring
| UMASS Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | KENT Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.80 | 129 | Points Scored | 133 | 14.60 |
| 8.20 | 119 | First Quarter | 125 | 2.80 |
| 11.00 | 121 | Second Quarter | 131 | 2.80 |
| 9.00 | 128 | Third Quarter | 126 | 2.80 |
| 7.60 | 95 | Fourth Quarter | 82 | 6.20 |
Passing
| UMASS Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | KENT Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248.80 | 108 | Passing Yards | 104 | 186.80 |
| 32.40 | 90 | Pass Attempts | 120 | 24.60 |
| 22.00 | 113 | Pass Completions | 125 | 13.60 |
| 1.60 | 102 | Sacks | 129 | 3.20 |
| 8.60 | 26 | Sack Yards | 28 | 16.60 |
| 11.31 | 74 | Yards Per Pass | 18 | 13.74 |
Rushing
| UMASS Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | KENT Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191.60 | 123 | Rushing Yards | 134 | 72.80 |
| 39.20 | 103 | Rush Attempts | 74 | 35.20 |
| 4.89 | 119 | Yards Per Rush | 135 | 2.07 |
Turn Overs
| UMASS Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | KENT Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.60 | 84 | Interceptions | 51 | 0.60 |
| 1.20 | 49 | Fumbles | 89 | 1.20 |
| 0.40 | 84 | Fumbles Lost | 108 | 0.80 |
| 1.00 | 96 | Total Turnovers | 92 | 1.40 |
| 3.20 | 135 | Penalties | 52 | 5.60 |
| 27.60 | 133 | Penalty Yards | 21 | 38.80 |
Drives & Special Teams
| UMASS Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | KENT Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32:10 | 118 | Time on Field | 67 | 30:03 |
| 71.60 | 120 | Number of Plays | 129 | 59.80 |
| 6.15 | 117 | Yards Per Play | 133 | 4.34 |
| 3.40 | 115 | Punts | 135 | 6.80 |
| 39.61 | 18 | Punt Average | 131 | 38.12 |
| 124.80 | 134 | Return Yards | 61 | 57.60 |
✅ Our CFB Week 7 Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes
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