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Ball State at Kent State on Sep 26, 2026. The consensus line is Kent State -3.5, total 51.0. Experimental model projection: Ball State 23.7, Kent State 27.4. Best prices across regulated sportsbooks, fair lines and each team's form.
Game details
Kickoff (ET): Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Venue: Dix Stadium
Consensus spread: Kent State -3.5
Consensus total: 51
Moneyline: Kent State -165 / Ball State +140
Model projection (experimental): Ball State 23.7 - Kent State 27.4; Kent State wins 62%
Model fair line (experimental): Kent State -3.5, total 51