Fresno State vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 9:05 p.m. ET

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The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2) are facing tough odds as 27-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 23, 2023 against the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-0). The contest has an over/under of 47.5.

In their last action, the Bulldogs won against the Arizona State Sun Devils, 29-0. Last time out, the Golden Flashes defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, with 38-10 being the final score.

Fresno State vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET
Location: Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field in Fresno, California
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Fresno State vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of September 23, 2023, 8:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Fresno State	-27 (-110)	-4455	+1500	47.5	-110	-110

Fresno State vs. Kent State Prediction

Pick ATS: Kent State (+27)
Pick OU: Over (47.5)
Prediction: Fresno State 31, Kent State 19

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Fresno State vs. Kent State Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Bulldogs 37, Golden Flashes 10.
The Bulldogs have a 97.8% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 6.2% implied probability.
Fresno State has won all two of its games against the spread this season.
Kent State has covered once in two matchups with a spread this season.

Fresno State vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Fresno State	Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	34.0 (55)	16.7 (122)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	22.0 (60)	31.3 (105)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	2 (10)	3 (31)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	10 (1)	5 (47)

Fresno State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Mikey Keene	QB	870 YDS (65.2%) / 8 TD / 2 INT
Erik Brooks	WR	28 REC / 369 YDS / 3 TD / 123.0 YPG
Elijah Gilliam	RB	248 YDS / 2 TD / 82.7 YPG / 4.3 YPC 4 REC / 37 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.3 REC YPG
Jaelen Gill	WR	17 REC / 177 YDS / 2 TD / 59.0 YPG
Levelle Bailey	LB	17 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Morice Norris	S	12 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Carlton Johnson	DB	6 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Dean Clark	DB	19 TKL / 0.0 TFL

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Gavin Garcia	RB	238 YDS / 2 TD / 79.3 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Trell Harris	WR	11 REC / 208 YDS / 1 TD / 69.3 YPG
Michael Alaimo	QB	491 YDS (54.7%) / 1 TD / 3 INT -5 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -1.7 RUSH YPG
Jaylen Thomas	RB	71 YDS / 1 TD / 23.7 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Devin Nicholson	LB	22 TKL / 3.0 TFL
Nick Giacolone	LB	14 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
CJ West	DL	6 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Khali Saunders	LB	10 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD