UCF vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31

UCF vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31

Updated Aug. 31, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET
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The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-0) are massive 35.5-point underdogs on Thursday, August 31, 2023 against the UCF Knights (0-0). The over/under is set at 55.

The Knights finished 9-5 last year and lost the Military Bowl. They scored 32.9 points per game (31st in college football) and gave up 23.6 (46th). The Golden Flashes scored 28.4 points per game (65th in college football) and allowed 29.0 (90th) last season, finishing 5-7 and failing to make the postseason.

UCF vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

  • When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
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UCF vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of August 31, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
UCF -35.5 (-110) -10000 +1850 55 -104 -116

UCF vs. Kent State Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Kent State (+35.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (55)
  • Prediction: UCF 36, Kent State 20

Learn more about the UCF Knights vs. the Kent State Golden Flashes game on FOX Sports!

UCF vs. Kent State Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Knights 45, Golden Flashes 10.
  • The Knights have a 99.0% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 5.1% implied probability.
  • UCF put together a 7-7-0 ATS record last year.
  • Kent State covered five times in 12 chances against the spread last year.

UCF vs. Kent State: 2022 Stats Comparison

UCF Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 32.9 (25) 28.4 (74)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 23.6 (65) 29.0 (77)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 20 (89) 13 (19)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 16 (84) 11 (124)

UCF 2022 Key Players

Name Position Stats
John Rhys Plumlee QB 2,586 YDS (63.0%) / 14 TD / 8 INT
848 RUSH YDS / 11 RUSH TD / 60.6 RUSH YPG
Isaiah Bowser RB 808 YDS / 16 TD / 57.7 YPG / 3.9 YPC
14 REC / 185 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.2 REC YPG
RJ Harvey RB 796 YDS / 5 TD / 56.9 YPG / 6.7 YPC
22 REC / 215 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.4 REC YPG
Ryan O'Keefe WR 73 REC / 725 YDS / 5 TD / 55.8 YPG
Jason Johnson LB 112 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Tre'mon Morris-Brash DL 51 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 6.0 SACK
Josh Celiscar DE 51 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK
Ricky Barber DT 48 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK

Kent State 2022 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Marquez Cooper RB 1,331 YDS / 13 TD / 110.9 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Devontez Walker WR 58 REC / 921 YDS / 11 TD / 76.8 YPG
Dante Cephas WR 48 REC / 744 YDS / 3 TD / 62.0 YPG
Bryan Bradford RB 302 YDS / 2 TD / 25.2 YPG / 4.7 YPC
5 REC / 42 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 3.5 REC YPG
Marvin Pierre LB 60 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Nico Bolden S 62 TKL / 2.0 TFL
JoJo Evans S 50 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Saivon Taylor-Davis DL 16 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 7.5 SACK
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