Kent State vs Pittsburgh Football Odds

The Golden Flashes will play the Panthers on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Acrisure Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season has begun, with Kent State and Pittsburgh scheduled to matchup at Acrisure Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Kent State had a 95.33 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Pittsburgh in the 2023 season was 92.67.
  • Away Kent State - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Kent State had a 0-7 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh finished the 2023 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
  • Points Scored - Kent State wound up 6th (176) in the MAC Conference, with Pittsburgh ranked 14th (242) for points scored in the 2023 ACC Conference.
  • Points Against - Kent State finished 1st (415) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Pittsburgh wound up 6th (328) in the 2023 ACC Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - Kent State had a 1-11 regular season overall record, with Pittsburgh notching a 3-9 regular season standing last year.

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Top o' the mornin' to ya, football fans! Get ready for the clash between Kent State and Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday!

Kent State, comin' off a 1-11 season, lookin' to turn their luck around against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, with a 3-9 record last season, aim to defend their home turf. SportsBetting3.com says bet on this game and review the odds below!

Best Golden Flashes at Panthers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Kent State
Favorite

Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has a -24 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Kent State has a +24 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Kent State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 55.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 55.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Kent State
Favorite

Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is the -2500 moneyline favorite. Risk $2,500 to win $100 on Pittsburgh at BetMGM. Kent State is the +1150 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $1,150 on Kent State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kent State vs Pittsburgh College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Pittsburgh is a -24 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +24 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kent State vs Pittsburgh College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

The best over line is 55.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kent State vs Pittsburgh College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Pittsburgh is a -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +1150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Kent State
Pittsburgh
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
+24 -110-24 -110
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Underdog Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +24 Kent State underdog bet wins if they lose by 23 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 24. Your bet loses if they lose by 25 or more.

Favorite Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -24 Pittsburgh favorite bet wins if they win by 25 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 24. Your bet loses if they win by 23 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kent State at Pittsburgh Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Kent State
Pittsburgh
First Team To Score
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
+290-400Bet
Kent State
Pittsburgh
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
+333-600+10000Bet
Kent State
Pittsburgh
Game to Overtime
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
Yes +2800No -10000Bet
Kent State
Pittsburgh
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
Yes -350No +240Bet
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Kent State
Pittsburgh
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
Yes +180No -250Bet
Kent State
Pittsburgh
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT
Yes +950No -2500Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 1
Kent State vs Pittsburgh
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
PITT 55, KENT 24
Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh by 31

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Kent State, Pittsburgh
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
ACC
#18 Pittsburgh3-10.750713112025-02-1L1
MAC
Kent State0-50.000091364140-40-5L9

Kent State & Pittsburgh Futures Odds

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Kent State Championship Odds

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Pittsburgh Championship Odds
2024-25 Pittsburgh NCAA College Football Championship Odds

Team
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Pittsburgh
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Kent State & Pittsburgh Team Pages

Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Schedules & Results


2024-25 Kent State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Kent State vs
Pittsburgh
PITT 55, KENT 24
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2St. Francis (PA) vs
Kent State
SFPA 23, KENT 17
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Kent State vs
Tennessee
TENN 71, KENT 0
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Kent State vs
Penn State
PSU 56, KENT 0
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Eastern Michigan vs
Kent State
EMU 52, KENT 33
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7Ball State vs
Kent State
BALL 37, KENT 35
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8Kent State vs
Bowling Green
BGSU 27, KENT 6
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Kent State vs
Western Michigan
WMU 52, KENT 21
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11Ohio vs
Kent State
OHIO 41, KENT 0
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Week 12Kent State vs
Miami (OH)
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
7:00 pm EST
Week 13Akron vs
Kent State
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
12:00 am EST
Week 14Kent State vs
Buffalo
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
7:00 pm EST


2024-25 Pittsburgh Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Kent State vs
Pittsburgh
PITT 55, KENT 24
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Pittsburgh vs
Cincinnati
PITT 28, CIN 27
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3West Virginia vs
Pittsburgh
PITT 38, WVU 34
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Youngstown State vs
Pittsburgh
PITT 73, YSU 17
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 6Pittsburgh vs
North Carolina
PITT 34, UNC 24
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 7California vs
Pittsburgh
PITT 17, CAL 15
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 9Syracuse vs
Pittsburgh
PITT 41, SYR 13
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Week 10Pittsburgh vs
SMU
SMU 48, PITT 25
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Week 11Virginia vs
Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
8:00 pm EST
Week 12Clemson vs
Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
12:00 pm EST
Week 13Pittsburgh vs
Louisville
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
12:00 am EST
Week 14Pittsburgh vs
Boston College
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
12:00 am EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Kent State vs Pittsburgh College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Kent State vs Pittsburgh Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kent State vs Pittsburgh Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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