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.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
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.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
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
| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Pittsburgh |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Pittsburgh |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Pittsburgh is a -24 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +24 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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.
Pittsburgh is a -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +1150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kent State
Pittsburgh
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | +24 -110-24 -110 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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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 | |
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
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 1 | Kent State vs Pittsburgh Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | PITT 55, KENT 24 Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh by 31 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | |||||||||
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 0.000 | 3 | 0 | 121 | 85 | 2-0 | 1-0 | W3 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 149 | 0-1 | 0-2 | L3 |
Kent State & Pittsburgh Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Kent State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kent State |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pittsburgh | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs Pittsburgh | PITT 55, KENT 24 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | St. Francis (PA) vs Kent State | SFPA 23, KENT 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Tennessee | TENN 71, KENT 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Eastern Michigan vs Kent State | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Kent State | Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Miami (OH) | Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Akron vs Kent State | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo | Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs Pittsburgh | PITT 55, KENT 24 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati | PITT 28, CIN 27 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | West Virginia vs Pittsburgh | PITT 38, WVU 34 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Youngstown State vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Pittsburgh vs North Carolina | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | California vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Syracuse vs Pittsburgh | Thursday, October 24th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Pittsburgh vs SMU | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Virginia vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Clemson vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Pittsburgh vs Louisville | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Pittsburgh 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
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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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.
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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.