A Mid-American battle is on tap between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Buffalo Bulls at 6 p.m. ET Friday at Memorial A & C Center. Kent State is 20-9 overall and 10-4 at home, while Buffalo is 19-9 overall and 9-4 on the road. The Golden Flashes are ranked second in the Mid-American; Buffalo is ranked fourth. 

The Golden Flashes are favored by three points in the latest Kent State vs. Buffalo odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 145.5. Before you make any Buffalo vs. Kent State picks and predictions, you'll want to see what the SportsLine Projection Model is saying.

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