- Tennessee is a -48.5 point favorite vs. Kent State
- Kent State vs. Tennessee Total(Over/Under): 62.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
The Kent State Golden Flashes (0-2) visit Neyland Stadium to take on the Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) on Sep. 14 in Knoxville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT.
Tennessee is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -48.5 (-115).
The Kent State vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 62.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | +48.5 -105 | 62.5 -110 | + |
| Tennessee | -48.5 -115 | 62.5 -110 | + |
Kent State vs Tennessee Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent State and Tennessee, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Kent State vs Tennessee Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 66.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Kent State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 60% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.85 Units / 35% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.50 Units / 20% ROI)
Tennessee Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Tennessee has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 25% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 54% ROI)
- Tennessee have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 7% ROI)
- Tennessee have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Kent State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Kent State Player Prop Bets Today
- Chrishon McCray has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Tennessee players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Tennessee Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Squirrel White has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Bru McCoy has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 78% ROI)
- Dylan Sampson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Nico Iamaleava has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Nico Iamaleava has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 43% ROI)
Kent State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kent State is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.25 Units / -100% ROI).
- Kent State is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Kent State is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.65% ROI
- Kent State is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -6.67% ROI
Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tennessee is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 88.89% ROI).
- Tennessee is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 28.99% ROI
- Tennessee is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Tennessee is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Kent State: Keys to the Game vs. Tennessee
Kent State is winless (0-11) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .517
Kent State is winless (0-9) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .304
Kent State is winless (0-11) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .407
Kent State is winless (0-11) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .448
Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. Kent State
Tennessee is 17-1 (.944) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2022 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .566
Tennessee is 9-1 (.900) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-7th-best in FBS; Average: .566
Tennessee is 9-2 (.692) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .524
Tennessee is 9-2 (.692) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .517
Matchup Notes for Kent State vs. Tennessee
Tennessee’s offense has thrown for 625 passing yards in 2 games (312.5 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Kent State’s defense has allowed 282.0 passing yards per game this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tennessee’s QBs has thrown for 625 passing yards in 2 games (312.5 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS teams. Kent State’s defense has allowed 282.0 passing yards per game this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tennessee have 312.5 receiving yards per game this season — 19th-best among FBS skill players. Kent State’s defense has allowed 280.5 receiving yards per game this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tennessee’s defense has allowed just 14.0 receptions per game this season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State has gained 383 yards on 37 receptions (just 10.4 YPR) this season — T-35th-worst among FBS skill players. Tennessee’s defense has allowed just 9.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State’s RBs has 11 receptions in 2 games (5.5 per game) this season — T-12th-best among FBS RBs. Tennessee’s defense has allowed just 14.0 receptions per game this season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee’s defense has allowed just 14.0 receptions per game this season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State RBs have averaged 3.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,384 yards / 387 touches) since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
Kent State RBs have averaged just 2.3 Yards per Carry (130 yards/57 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Kent State RBs have averaged 2.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (144 yards / 59 touches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3
Kent State RBs have averaged just 3.6 Yards per Carry (1,321 yards/371 carries) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee’s offense has thrown for 625 passing yards in 2 games (312.5 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Kent State’s defense has allowed 282.0 passing yards per game this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tennessee’s QBs has thrown for 625 passing yards in 2 games (312.5 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS teams. Kent State’s defense has allowed 282.0 passing yards per game this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tennessee WRs have averaged a touchdown every 3.5 receptions (14 Rec/4 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 1.9
Tennessee RBs have averaged 7.6 Yards per Carry (1,526 yards/202 carries) in the 1st half since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Tennessee TEs have caught 10 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Kent State Golden Flashes Defensive Stats & Trends
Kent State has forced 5 fumbles on 539 carries (107.8 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 41.3
Kent State has allowed 4 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most in FBS
Kent State has allowed 4 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Kent State has sacked opposing QBs on just 5% of pass attempts (18/384) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
Kent State has forced 5 fumbles on 539 carries (107.8 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 41.2
Tennessee Volunteers Defensive Stats & Trends
Tennessee has sacked opponents 20 times on 1st down since the 2023 season– most in the SEC
Tennessee has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (20/164) on 1st down since the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 6%
Tennessee has tackled opponents for a loss on 114 of 526 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 17%.
Tennessee has tackled opponents for a loss on 15 of 66 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 9th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Tennessee has tackled opponents for a loss on 114 of 526 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since the 2023 season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
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