
Pittsburgh vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024
The Pittsburgh Panthers (0-0) are an overwhelming 24-point favorite heading into their matchup on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-0). The contest has a point total set at 55.5.
The Panthers scored 20.2 points per game (116th in college football) and allowed 27.3 (75th) last season, finishing 3-9 and failing to qualify for the postseason. A year ago, the Golden Flashes failed to make a bowl appearance after finishing 1-11 in the regular season. On offense they averaged 14.7 points per game (133rd in college football), and they allowed 34.6 per game (122nd in college football) on defense.
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Pittsburgh vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPNU
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | -24 (-110) | -2703 | +1217 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 |
Pittsburgh vs. Kent State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Pittsburgh (-24)
- Pick OU: Under (55.5)
- Prediction: Pittsburgh 38, Kent State 10
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Pittsburgh vs. Kent State Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Panthers 40, Golden Flashes 16.
- The Panthers have a 96.4% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes hold a 7.6% implied probability.
- Pittsburgh covered four times in 12 chances against the spread last season.
- Kent State covered just twice in 11 games against the spread last season.
Pittsburgh vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Pittsburgh | Kent State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.2 (117) | 14.7 (133) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.3 (60) | 34.6 (117) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (98) | 13 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 16 (86) | 9 (127) |
Pittsburgh 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jerrod Means | WR | 41 REC / 721 YDS / 6 TD / 60.1 YPG |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 44 REC / 576 YDS / 5 TD / 48 YPG |
| Rodney Hammond | RB | 547 YDS / 4 TD / 45.6 YPG / 4.6 YPC |
| C'Bo Flemister | RB | 367 YDS / 2 TD / 30.6 YPG / 3.7 YPC 8 REC / 106 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 8.8 REC YPG |
| Donovan McMillon | DB | 104 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Javon McIntyre | DB | 83 TKL / 3 TFL |
| Dayon Hayes | DL | 45 TKL / 9 TFL / 4 SACK |
| Shayne Simon | LB | 48 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK |
Kent State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Chrishon McCray | WR | 41 REC / 610 YDS / 4 TD / 50.8 YPG |
| Luke Floriea | WR | 39 REC / 405 YDS / 4 TD / 33.8 YPG |
| Gavin Garcia | RB | 544 YDS / 2 TD / 45.3 YPG / 3.9 YPC |
| Tommy Ulatowski | QB | 737 YDS (49.6%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 89 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 7.4 RUSH YPG |
| Bryce Sheppert | DB | 69 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 3 PD |
| Nick Giacolone | LB | 50 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD |
| Stephen Daley | DL | 47 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Devin Nicholson | LB | 51 TKL / 3 TFL |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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