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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Merrimack College and Kent State scheduled to matchup at Dix Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Merrimack College had a 98.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Kent State in the 2024 season was 90.67.
- Away Merrimack College - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Merrimack College had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Independent Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kent State - Kent State finished the 2024 regular season with a 0-5 record as a home team. They ranked 6th in the MAC Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Merrimack College wound up 4th (253) in the Independent Conference, with Kent State ranked 12th (167) for points scored in the 2024 MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Merrimack College finished 3rd (256) in the Independent Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Kent State wound up 1st (529) in the 2024 MAC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Merrimack College had a 5-6 regular season overall record, with Kent State notching a 0-12 regular season standing last year.
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Get ready for a wild showdown at Dix Stadium as Merrimack faces off against Kent State.
Merrimack looks to improve on last season's record while Kent State seeks redemption.
This game is sure to be a nail-biter, so head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below. Don't miss out on the action as these two teams battle it out in Week 1 of the college football season. Get your green and gold ready as Merrimack College takes on Kent State in what is sure to be an epic matchup. Let the games begin!
Best Warriors at Golden Flashes Odds
| Underdog Merrimack College | Favorite Kent State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Merrimack College | Favorite Kent State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kent State is a -7 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Merrimack College is a +7 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 50.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 50.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Kent State is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Merrimack College is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Merrimack College
Kent State
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | +7 -120-7 +100 |
Underdog Merrimack College - Merrimack College bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +7 Merrimack College underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -7 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Merrimack College at Kent State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Merrimack College
Kent State
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Merrimack College vs Kent State Saturday, August 30th, 2025 | KENT 21, MRMK 17 Dix Stadium | Kent State by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Independent | |||||||||
| Merrimack College | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 21 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Merrimack College & Kent State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Merrimack College Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Merrimack College YR: futures available
Kent State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kent State | +100000 Bet |
Merrimack College & Kent State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Merrimack College vs Kent State | KENT 21, MRMK 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Merrimack College vs Kennesaw State | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 6:00 pm EDT |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Merrimack College vs Kent State | KENT 21, MRMK 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Kent State vs Texas Tech | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Buffalo vs Kent State | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Florida State | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Oklahoma | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | UMass vs Kent State | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Kent State vs Toledo | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Bowling Green vs Kent State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Kent State vs Ball State | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Akron | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Central Michigan vs Kent State | Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Northern Illinois | Friday, November 28th, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Merrimack College vs Kent State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Merrimack College vs Kent State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Merrimack College vs Kent State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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