- Florida St is a -46.5 point favorite vs. Kent St
- Kent State vs. Florida State Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
Kent State (1-2) visit Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium to take on Florida State (2-0) on Sep. 20 in Tallahassee, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Florida St is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -46.5 (-110).
The Kent State vs. Florida State Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Florida State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | +46.5 -118 | 56.5 -110 | |
| Florida State | -46.5 -110 | 56.5 -110 |
Kent State vs Florida State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Florida State will win this game with 90.0% 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 St and Florida St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Kent State vs Florida State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Florida State will cover the spread with 61.1% 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 Today
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.80 Units / 39% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
Florida State Best Bets Today
- Florida State have covered the 1Q Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.55 Units / 30% ROI)
- Florida State has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games at home (+2.40 Units / 44% ROI)
- Florida State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+2.00 Units / 3% ROI)
- Florida State have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.85 Units / 28% ROI)
- Florida State has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
Kent State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kent St is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Kent State is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Kent State is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Kent State is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
Florida State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Florida St iss 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Florida State is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / 440% ROI
- Florida State is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Florida State is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Kent State: Keys to the Game vs. Florida State
Kent State was winless (0-11) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .420
Kent State was winless (0-11) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385
Kent State is 1-14 (.067) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– worst in FBS; Average: .490
Kent State is 1-14 (.067) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .439
Florida State: Keys to the Game vs. Kent State
Florida State is winless (0-4) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .519
Florida State was winless (0-4) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Florida State was winless (0-8) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .451
Florida State was 1-9 (.100) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .492
Matchup Notes for Kent State vs. Florida State
Florida State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 20.6% of 34 attempts this season — 4th-best among FBS offenses. Kent State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.8% of attempts this season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.
Florida State’s WRs has gained 284 yards on 14 receptions (20.3 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among FBS WRs. Kent State’s defense has allowed 12.4 Yards Per Reception this season — 33rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Florida State has gained 520 yards on 25 receptions (20.8 YPR) this season — best among Power 5 skill players. Kent State’s defense has allowed 12.4 Yards Per Reception this season — 33rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Kent State has 184 receptions in 15 games (just 12.3 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS skill players. Florida State’s defense has allowed just 16.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State has 184 receptions in 15 games (just 12.3 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS skill players. Florida State’s defense has allowed just 16.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Kent State’s WRs has 138 receptions in 15 games (just 9.2 per game) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Florida State’s defense has allowed just 10.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends
Kent State Skill Players averaged 24.1 yards per reception (313 yards/13 catches) with 4-6 yards to go last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.3
Kent State RBs have 5 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– most among FBS Teams
Kent State RBs averaged 2.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (153 yards / 60 touches) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5
Kent State RBs averaged just 2.4 Yards per Carry (140 yards/58 carries) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
Kent State has 184 receptions in 15 games (just 12.3 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among FBS skill players. Florida State’s defense has allowed just 16.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.
Florida State Offensive Stats & Trends
Florida State have averaged 20.8 yards per completion (520 yards/25 completions) this season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8
Florida State have gained 40+ yards on 6 of their 25 receptions (24%) this season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 4%
Florida State have completed passes for 40+ yards on 6 of their 34 total passing attempts (18%) this season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2%
Florida State Skill Players have averaged 20.8 yards per reception (520 yards/25 catches) this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9
Florida State Skill Players have averaged 20.8 yards per reception (520 yards/25 catches) this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.6
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends
Kent State allowed 6.8 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) last season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Kent State allowed 6.8 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Kent State allowed 240.9 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last season– worst in FBS; Average: 144.7
Kent State has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (35 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) since the 2024 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Kent State has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (35 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 1.7
Florida State Defensive Stats & Trends
Florida State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 14% (1 completions/7 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%
Florida State has allowed opponents to catch just 1 of 7 passes (14% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%
Florida State intercepted 4 of 324 attempts (81.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 34.9
Florida State allowed a Completion Pct of just 48% (201 completions/415 attempts) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 61%
Florida State allowed a Completion Pct of just 48% (201 completions/415 attempts) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
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