The No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-3) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the line posted at 48.5 points. The over/under is 57.5 in the contest.
Penn State vs. Kent State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-48.5)
Total: 57.5 points
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How to Watch Penn State vs. Kent State
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania
TV: BTN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Penn State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
219.5 (439) |
77 |
Rush yards |
228.0 (456) |
23 |
Points scored |
34.0 (68) |
97 |
Pass yards against |
207.5 (415) |
73 |
Rush yards against |
103.0 (206) |
34 |
Points allowed |
19.5 (39) |
55 |
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Penn State 2024 Betting Info
The Nittany Lions have a record of 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
Nittany Lions games have gone over the point total once this season.
The average total the Nittany Lions have had set in matchups this season is 7.0 less points than this outing’s point total.
Penn State Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
46.5 |
46.5 |
46.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.3 |
33.3 |
30.8 |
ATS Record |
8-4-0 |
4-3-0 |
4-1-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-6-0 |
4-3-0 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
9-1 |
5-1 |
4-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-2 |
0-1 |
0-1 |
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Penn State’s Offense vs. Kent State’s Defense (2024)
The Nittany Lions’ passing attack averages 11.6 yards per pass attempt (third in the FBS). The Golden Flashes allow 8.9 per pass (122nd in college football).
Penn State has the 16th-ranked offense in the FBS in terms of points per play (0.6), and will be up against the 132nd-ranked defense in that category, owned by Kent State (0.7).
The Nittany Lions’ rushing game ranks 23rd in the FBS (228.0 yards per game), while the Golden Flashes allow 284.7 per game (134th-ranked run defense).
Penn State averages 5.8 yards per rushing attempt (28th in the FBS), while Kent State gives up 6.4 per carry (130th in college football).
Kent State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
147.0 (441) |
122 |
Rush yards |
54.3 (163) |
132 |
Points scored |
13.7 (41) |
125 |
Pass yards against |
282.7 (848) |
121 |
Rush yards against |
284.7 (854) |
134 |
Points allowed |
49.7 (149) |
134 |
Kent State 2024 Betting Info
The Golden Flashes haven’t won a game against the spread this year.
The Golden Flashes have played two games (out of three) which finished over the total this season.
The average over/under the Nittany Lions have had set in matchups this season is 7.0 less points than this outing’s point total.
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Kent State Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
46.1 |
45.4 |
46.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.2 |
29.3 |
33.9 |
ATS Record |
2-8-1 |
1-3-0 |
1-5-1 |
Over/Under Record |
7-4-0 |
2-2-0 |
5-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-11 |
0-4 |
0-7 |
Kent State’s Offense vs. Penn State’s Defense (2024)
The Golden Flashes have the 132nd-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (54.3 yards per game). They take on the Nittany Lions’ 34th-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 103.0 on the ground per game.
Kent State ranks 133rd in the FBS averaging 1.7 yards per carry. Penn State allows 3.3 per rushing attempt (42nd in college football).
The Nittany Lions’ defense allows 6.0 yards per pass attempt (43rd in the FBS). The Golden Flashes’ offense averages 5.3 yards per pass (124th in college football).
Kent State averages 0.2 points per play (124th in the FBS), and Penn State allows 0.3 per play (43rd in college football).
Penn State vs. Kent State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Penn State vs. Kent State sees the Nittany Lions as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over at 57.5 points.