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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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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