- Central Florida is a -36.5 point favorite vs Kent State
- Total (Over/Under): 58.5 points
- Watch the game on Fox Sports 1
The Kent State Golden Flashes visit FBC Mortgage Stadium to take on the UCF Knights on Aug. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando.
– is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at ().
The Kent State vs. Central Florida Over/Under is total points.
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Kent State vs. Central Florida Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 1
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
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Kent State vs Central Florida Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UCF will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Kent State vs Central Florida Spread Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 80.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent State and Central Florida, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Central Florida Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Central Florida players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- John Rhys Plumlee has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Javon Baker has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- John Rhys Plumlee has hit the Passing Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 33% ROI)
- John Rhys Plumlee has hit the TD Passes Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 33% ROI)
Kent State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+6.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1Q Spread in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.05 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
Central Florida Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.50 Units / 39% ROI)
- UCF has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- UCF has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- UCF has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- UCF have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
Kent State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kent State went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Kent State went 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -21.4% ROI
- Kent State went 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
- Kent State went 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
Central Florida Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Central Florida went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Central Florida went 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.15 Units / -9.69% ROI
- Central Florida went 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- Central Florida went 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Central Florida: Keys to the Game vs. Kent State
UCF is winless (0-1) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .436
UCF is winless (0-1) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .449
UCF is winless (0-1) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .515
UCF was winless (0-1) when not forcing a fumble in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .455
Matchup Notes for Kent State vs. Central Florida
John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) has just 2.0 TDs per interception (6/3) in the red zone since the 2021 season — worst of Qualified Quarterbackss. Kent State’s defense has allowed just 3.5 TDs per Interception when defending in the red zone since the 2021 season — tied for fifth-best among FBS defenses.
John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) threw for 765 passing yards in 6 games (just 127.5 YPG) in the 2022 season — third-worst of Qualified Big 12 Quarterbackss. Kent State’s defense allowed 285.8 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 17th-worst among FBS defenses.
UCF’s TEs had 11 receptions in 7 games (just 1.6 per game) in the 2022 season — third-worst among Big 12 TEs. Kent State’s defense allowed 23.4 receptions per game in the 2022 season — second-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Kent State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.3% of 350 attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS offenses. UCF’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.9% of attempts in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State’s RBs averaged 11.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — eighth-best among FBS RBs. UCF’s defense allowed 12.6 RAC in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State gained 2,584 yards on 193 receptions (13.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-best among FBS skill players. UCF’s defense allowed 12.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends
Kent State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.3% of 350 attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS offenses. UCF’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.9% of attempts in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State’s RBs averaged 11.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — eighth-best among FBS RBs. UCF’s defense allowed 12.6 RAC in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State gained 2,584 yards on 193 receptions (13.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-best among FBS skill players. UCF’s defense allowed 12.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State averaged 13.3 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS skill players. UCF’s defense allowed 12.6 RAC in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Kent State Kickers have averaged 48.8 yards per kickoff (7,461 yards/153 kickoffs) since the 2021 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61.2
Central Florida Offensive Stats & Trends
UCF Skill Players have been targeted 59 times on 3rd down since the 2021 season– 3rd-fewest among Power 5 Teams
UCF’s TEs had 11 receptions in 7 games (just 1.6 per game) in the 2022 season — third-worst among Big 12 TEs. Kent State’s defense allowed 23.4 receptions per game in the 2022 season — second-worst among NonP5 defenses.
UCF Skill Players have averaged just 6.7 yards per reception (173 yards/26 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.4
UCF’s TEs had 11 receptions in 7 games (just 1.6 per game) in the 2022 season — third-worst among Big 12 TEs. Kent State’s defense allowed 23.4 receptions per game in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-worst among FBS defenses.
UCF’s RBs averaged 9.0 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS RBs. Kent State’s defense allowed just 6.7 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State Golden Flashes Defensive Stats & Trends
Kent State allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (282 completions/403 attempts) in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 60%
Kent State allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (282 completions/403 attempts) in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd-worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 61%
Kent State allowed opponents to catch 281 of 402 passes (70% Reception Pct) in the 2022 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 60%
Kent State allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 51 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd-worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10%
Kent State allowed opponents to catch 281 of 402 passes (70% Reception Pct) in the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 61%
UCF Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
UCF opponents has averaged 42.5 Passing Attempts per TD (722 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) since the 2021 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 18.8
UCF opponents averaged 51.4 Passing Attempts per TD (257 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the 2022 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 19.2
UCF intercepted 2 of 257 attempts (128.5 pass attempts per int.) in the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 37.0
UCF opponents averaged 10.3 Passing Attempts per TD (31 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 3.9
UCF allowed 5 touchdowns on 145 completions (29.0 Completions Per TD) in the 2022 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.6
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