Away Team
Record 6-4
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 5-5-0 ATS
Road 2-2 road
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3d 12:13:53
Start Time 7:00 PM EST
Date November 17, 2026
Venue Dix Stadium
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Season Series First meeting in 2026.

Miami (OH) brings a 6-4 record and four wins in five games into Kent, but Kent State is 3-1 at home. The contrast between Miami scoring consistency and the Flashes home splits frames this MACtion matchup.

Home Team
Record 3-7
Last 5 1-4 last five
ATS 4-6-0 ATS
Home 3-1 home
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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | KENT +7.5
Best Home Moneyline
MyBookie.ag | KENT +250
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 46.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | MIAOH -7.5
Best Away Moneyline
FanDuel | MIAOH -295
Best Under Line
FanDuel | 46.5
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Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelMIAOH -7.5
KENT +7.5
MIAOH -295
KENT +240
O 46.5
U 46.5
MyBookie.agMIAOH -7.5
KENT +7.5
MIAOH -330
KENT +250
O 46.5
U 46.5

Injury Report

The official game-day MAC availability report for November 17 has not yet been released, so confirmed absences for this matchup remain unsettled. Earlier reports listed Miami quarterback David McComb among players out, making the current quarterback situation important to monitor. Kent State running back Mason King appeared on an earlier out list, but that does not establish his status for this game. Recheck both teams before kickoff rather than treating previous exclusions as current injuries.

Key Players

Miami Ohio
Caleb Heavner
Heavner has 808 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in nine appearances.
Kent State
Dru DeShields
DeShields has 1,961 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Key Matchup Edge

Miami has the stronger overall profile at 6-4 and enters off a 34-17 win over Ohio, while Kent State has dropped four of five. The betting caution is location: Kent State is 3-1 outright and 4-0 ATS at home, against Miami at 2-2 straight up on the road. That home split matters when assessing any posted spread.

3 Things to Watch

  • Kent State home ATS perfection
  • Miami quarterback availability before kickoff
  • DeShields pressure and turnover decisions

Betting Breakdown

Miami (OH) visits Kent State on Tuesday, November 17, with a 7 p.m. Eastern kickoff at Dix Stadium. The RedHawks are 6-4 after beating Ohio 34-17 and have won four of five, while the Golden Flashes are 3-7 following a 33-28 defeat at Bowling Green. On season-long results, Miami looks stronger; on venue splits, the picture becomes less straightforward. Kent State is 3-1 at Dix Stadium and 4-0 against the spread at home despite an overall 4-6 ATS mark. Miami is 5-5 ATS overall and 2-2 straight up away from home. Totals bettors should also note that eight of Miami games and six of Kent State games have gone over their respective closing totals. Quarterback play is another key variable. Miami has used Caleb Heavner extensively, while David McComb appeared on earlier availability reports; his status for this game is not yet established. Kent State quarterback Dru DeShields threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns last time out, but also had two interceptions. Confirm the latest injuries and the actual market number before betting.

Miami Ohio Betting Outlook

Miami (OH) arrives at 6-4 overall and 4-2 in MAC play, supported by four wins in its past five games. The RedHawks ran for 208 yards in the 34-17 win over Ohio, a performance that offers a route to controlling possession on the road. Their 5-5 overall ATS record is less convincing than their recent win-loss form, and the team is only 2-2 away from Oxford. Caleb Heavner has played nine games at quarterback, with 808 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Rodney Nelson has 474 rushing yards. Miami must avoid reading Kent State overall record as a forecast of its performance at Dix Stadium.

Kent State Betting Outlook

Kent State is 3-7 overall, but its 3-1 home record is the strongest argument for taking its spread case seriously. The Golden Flashes are 4-0 ATS at home and 0-6 ATS away, a striking location split that their overall record conceals. Quarterback Dru DeShields has thrown for 1,961 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions; his 332-yard outing at Bowling Green showed the offense can produce through the air even in defeat. The defense and recent results remain concerns: Kent State has lost four of five and conceded 33 points in its latest game. Protecting the ball and finishing drives are essential for a competitive result.

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Miami has the stronger overall profile at 6-4 and enters off a 34-17 win over Ohio, while Kent State has dropped four of five. The betting caution is location: Kent State is 3-1 outright and 4-0 ATS at home, against Miami at 2-2 straight up on the road. That home split matters when assessing any posted spread.

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Matchup Miami Ohio Redhawks vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Game Date November 17, 2026
Venue Dix Stadium
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SC -6.5
57.2%
7
WIN
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WVU +16
56.8%
6
WIN
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OVER 38.5
56.2%
6
WIN
SFLA@ECAR
SFLA +1.5
56.5%
6
LOSS
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UNDER 43.5
58.6%
8
WIN
NEVADA@UCLA
UCLA -20.5
57.4%
7
WIN
USM@MONROE
MONROE +3.5
57.5%
7
LOSS
COASTAL@GA-ST
GA-ST -3.5
57.6%
7
LOSS
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BAYLOR -122
54.4%
3
WIN
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KSTATE -108
59.4%
6
LOSS
BOISE@WASHST
UNDER 52.5
58.6%
6
WIN
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ND -10
58.8%
8
LOSS
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OVER 58.5
59.0%
8
LOSS
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HOU -3
59.4%
8
PUSH
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KANSAS +15.5
60.4%
8
LOSS
NEVADA@UTEP
NEVADA -9.5
59.5%
9
WIN
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AKRON +7
57.1%
6
LOSS
STNFRD@WAKE
STNFRD +15
58.2%
7
LOSS
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OREGST -6.5
56.8%
8
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MICHST@WISC
WISC -8
58.2%
8
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OVER 52.5
56.5%
6
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OVER 55.5
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OVER 47.5
56.9%
6
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57.1%
7
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OVER 65
58.1%
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UNDER 46.5
57.1%
7
WIN
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58.1%
8
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OVER 47.5
58.1%
8
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OVER 59.5
56.9%
6
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56.9%
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UNDER 57.5
56.9%
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