Free NCAA Pick: Kent State vs. Pittsburgh Odds
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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Kent State +24 | Pittsburgh -24
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Kent State +1266 | Pittsburgh -4892
College Football Betting Total: O/U 54.5
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Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State is coming off a season in which they went 1-11 overall. They were 1-4 at home and 0-7 on the road. Last season, they were favored in just one game, which they won, and were the underdog in 11 out of their 12 games. Heading into this season, they are 134th in our power rankings and have just a 9.9% chance of being bowl-eligible.
In the futures market, Kent State is a +14800 long shot to win the Mid-American Conference, which places them 12th out of 12 teams. Their odds to make it to the Mid-American Conference Championship are +8000, with an implied probability of just 1%.
Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
Kent State’s passing game was one of the least productive in the country last season, averaging just 163.8 yards per game, which ranked 117th. Overall, the Golden Flashes ranked 105th in scoring, putting up 14.7 points per game. Their struggles on third down were a major issue, as they converted just 29.7% of their third down chances, ranking 121st nationally.
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Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski, who threw for 737 yards and seven touchdowns last season, is the top returning quarterback for Kent State. The team also brought in JD Sherrod from Troy. In the running game, Gavin Garcia returns after rushing for 544 yards last season. The top returning receiver is Chrishon McCray, who had 610 receiving yards last year.
Last season, Kent State’s defense allowed 34.6 points per game, ranking 84th in the nation. They struggled to stop the run, giving up 178.2 rushing yards per game, which was 137th in college football. Despite this, the Golden Flashes were solid in pass coverage, holding opponents to a 56.4% completion percentage (28th). However, they allowed 214.5 passing yards per game and 7.9 yards per pass attempt, which ranked 117th.
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh is 54th in our pre-season power rankings after finishing last season with a 3-9 record. The Panthers were 2-4 when favored and 1-5 as the underdog. They struggled on the road, going 0-6, but were 3-3 at home.
Heading into this season, we are giving Pittsburgh a 66.4% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, their odds of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference are slim, with just a 2.1% chance of making it to the conference championship. In the futures market, Pittsburgh is a long shot at +8969 to win the Atlantic Coast, placing them 12th out of 17 teams in the conference.
Pittsburgh Panthers Stats
Pittsburgh’s passing game last season was not very effective, as they ranked 84th in passing yards per game and 90th in completion percentage. Overall, the Panthers averaged just 20.2 points per game, placing them 92nd in the country. Their struggles on third down were a major issue, as they converted only 31.3% of their third down chances, ranking 114th nationally.
On the ground, the Panthers ranked 117th in rushing yards per game, with Rodney Hammond Jr. leading the returning running backs after rushing for 547 yards and four touchdowns last season. At quarterback, Nate Yarnell returns after throwing for 595 yards and four touchdowns, with a completion percentage of 66.1%.
Pittsburgh’s defense ranked 67th in passing yards allowed and 88th in rushing yards allowed last season. Overall, they gave up 27.3 points per game, placing them 47th in the nation. Opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 113 against the Panthers, and they allowed a completion percentage of 62% (105th). Pittsburgh’s run defense was a weakness, as they allowed over 150 rushing yards per game.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Kent State Golden Flashes are 1-3-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Pittsburgh Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Kent State Golden Flashes are 3-6-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Pittsburgh Panthers have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Kent State Golden Flashes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Pittsburgh Panthers’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Pittsburgh -24
Our projected score for this week one matchup between Pittsburgh and Kent State is 42-16 in favor of Pittsburgh. The Panthers are -24 point favorites, and we expect them to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 54.5 points, our model is projecting a combined 58 points, making the over the best bet for this game.
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