The Golden Flashes will play the Knights on Thursday, August 31st, 2023. The matchup takes place at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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 Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Kent State and UCF scheduled to matchup at FBC Mortgage Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Kent State had a 98.00 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for UCF in the 2022 season was 97.67.
- Away Kent State - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Kent State had a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home UCF - UCF finished the 2022 regular season with a 5-2 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the American Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Kent State wound up 3rd (341) in the MAC Conference, with UCF ranked 4th (460) for points scored in the 2022 American Conference.
- Points Against - Kent State finished 4th (348) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. UCF wound up 8th (331) in the 2022 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Kent State had a 5-7 regular season overall record, with UCF notching a 9-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild ride as Kent State visits UCF at FBC Mortgage Stadium... (It's gonna be a crazy one, folks)! In one of the first games of the 2023-24 college football regular season, both teams are looking to start strong.
Last season, Kent State finished with a 5-7 standing, while UCF boasted a 9-5 record... (Not bad at all). With the Week 1 matchup, both teams are eager to secure a victory and set the tone for the season ahead.
If you're feeling lucky, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game... (and maybe make some extra gold coins). But before you do, take a moment to review the odds below. With the excitement in the air, this game is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. So mark your calendars for Thursday, August 31st, and get ready to witness a thrilling clash between Kent State and UCF at FBC Mortgage Stadium. It's gonna be a fight to the finish!
Best Golden Flashes at Knights Odds
| Underdog Kent State | Favorite UCF |
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| Underdog Kent State | Favorite UCF |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UCF is a -35.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +35.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UCF is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +2000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Kent State
UCF
8/31/23 7:00pm EDT | +35.5 -110-35.5 -110 |
Underdog Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +35.5 Kent State underdog bet wins if they lose by 35 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 36 or more.
Favorite UCF - UCF bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -35.5 UCF favorite bet wins if they win by 36 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 35 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Kent State at UCF 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.
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Kent State
UCF
8/31/23 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Kent State vs UCF Thursday, August 31st, 2023 | UCF 56, KENT 6 FBC Mortgage Stadium | UCF by 50 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big 12 | |||||||||
| UCF | 3-6 | 0.333 | 6 | 7 | 407 | 335 | 4-2 | 2-4 | L1 |
| MAC East | |||||||||
| Kent State | 0-8 | 0.000 | 1 | 11 | 176 | 415 | 1-4 | 0-7 | L9 |
Kent State & UCF 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 OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kent State YR: futures available
UCF Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UCF YR: futures available
Kent State & UCF 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
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs UCF | UCF 56, KENT 6 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Kent State vs Arkansas | ARK 28, KENT 6 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Central Connecticut vs Kent State | KENT 38, CCSU 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Fresno State | FRES 53, KENT 10 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Miami (OH) vs Kent State | M-OH 23, KENT 3 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Ohio | OHIO 42, KENT 17 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 28, KENT 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Buffalo vs Kent State | BUFF 24, KENT 6 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Bowling Green vs Kent State | BGSU 49, KENT 19 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Ball State | BALL 34, KENT 3 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | NIU 37, KENT 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs UCF | UCF 56, KENT 6 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | UCF vs Boise State | UCF 18, BOIS 16 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Villanova vs UCF | UCF 48, VILL 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | UCF vs Kansas State | KSU 44, UCF 31 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Baylor vs UCF | BAY 36, UCF 35 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UCF vs Kansas | KU 51, UCF 22 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | UCF vs Oklahoma | OU 31, UCF 29 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | West Virginia vs UCF | WVU 41, UCF 28 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | UCF vs Cincinnati | UCF 28, CIN 26 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Oklahoma State vs UCF | UCF 45, OKST 3 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | UCF vs Texas Tech | TTU 24, UCF 23 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Houston vs UCF | UCF 27, HOU 13 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Georgia Tech vs UCF Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl | GT 30, UCF 17 Friday, December 22nd, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Kent State vs UCF 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 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 7:00 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 UCF Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kent State vs UCF 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.
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