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Kent State
Golden Flashes
0 - 0
Clemson
Tigers
0 - 0
September 02, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT
 | Memorial Stadium

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Kent State
Golden Flashes
0 - 0
Clemson
Tigers
0 - 0
September 02, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT
 | Memorial Stadium

  • Week 1 action on Saturday will see the Clemson Tigers looking to boost their win total and cover the spread when the Kent State Golden Flashes visit Memorial Stadium-Clemson.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Clemson Tigers sat as -40-point favorite, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.

    Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pointed to a potential 48-13 result in favor of the Tigers early in the week. That outcome may change during the week, if injuries alter the models, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

    Kent State Golden Flashes vs Clemson Tigers Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Clemson Tigers are 0-0 so far on the season, and 0-0 ATS vs the point spread. The Kent State Golden Flashes, meanwhile, are 0-0 and 0-0 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Clemson go 0-0 and the Kent State Golden Flashes go 0-0 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Clemson vs Kent State injuries news.

    The game pits the Clemson Tigers, currently No. 4 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Kent State Golden Flashes, who rate No. 98 in the latest survey.

    Statistical Matchup

    Offensively, the game matches up the Clemson Tigers No. -ranked offense ( PPG) against a Kent State Golden Flashes defense that ranks No. at PPG. The Clemson Tigers passing attack has averaged yards per game, more than the Kent State Golden Flashes give up through the air ( YPG on average).

    In comparing defenses, the Kent State Golden Flashes own the league's No. 64-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 191.67 yards per game when on the road. Clemson, on the other hand, rates No. 82 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    In their last game, the Golden Flashes were Week 13 losers coming out on the wrong end of 31-21 score against NIU.

    In their last game, Clemson's aerial attack generated 420 yards and the Tigers came away with a 35-31 victory over Alabama at Raymond James Stadium.

    Betting Trends
    • Kent State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
    • Kent State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
    • Kent State is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
    • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kent State's last 15 games on the road
    • Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
    • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 6 games
    • Clemson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
    • Clemson is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

    Next Betting Matchups

    Kent State home to Howard, Saturday, September 9th
    Clemson home to Auburn, Saturday, September 9th

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Odds

Saturday, September 2 Sat Sep 2

Opening
Current
Kent State
vsFinal
Clemson
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+40
-110
+17000
o51.5
-110
-40
-110
-51000
u51.5
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+38
-110
- -
o52
-115
-38
-110
- -
u52
-105
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

28.42
 Total Score
33.21
211.67
 Passing Yards
225.29
202.75
 Rushing Yards
178.36
25:50
 Time on Field
31:11
72.17
 Number of Plays
73.29
5.79
 Yards Per Play
5.60
28.42
 Total Score
33.21
5.67
 First Quarter
7.86
10.17
 Second Quarter
8.07
3.25
 Third Quarter
7.43
8.25
 Fourth Quarter
8.93
211.67
 Passing Yards
225.29
29.08
 Pass Attempts
34.21
16.17
 Pass Completions
21.21
1.75
 Sacks
1.93
10.83
 Sack Yards
12.36
13.09
 Yards Per Pass
10.62
202.75
 Rushing Yards
178.36
43.08
 Rush Attempts
39.07
4.71
 Yards Per Rush
4.56
0.67
 Interceptions
0.71
1.00
 Fumbles
1.71
0.42
 Fumbles Lost
0.86
1.08
 Total Turnovers
1.57
6.75
 Penalties
5.43
54.75
 Penalty Yards
48.21
25:50
 Time on Field
31:11
72.17
 Number of Plays
73.29
5.79
 Yards Per Play
5.60
3.92
 Punts
4.64
39.46
 Punt Average
41.79
85.92
 Return Yards
53.86

Head To Head

KENT
 Stat Type CLEM
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Rush Yds
-
-
 Pass Attempts
-
-
 Completion %
-
0.00
 Passing Yds
0.00
0
 Total Yds
0
-
 Turnovers
-
KENT
 Stat Type CLEM
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Rush Yds
-
-
 Pass Attempts
-
-
 Completion %
-
0.00
 Passing Yds
0.00
0
 Total Yds
0
-
 Turnovers
-

Team Records

KENT
 Record CLEM
0-0
 All
0-0
0-0
 Home
0-0
0-0
 Away
0-0
0-0
 Neutral Site
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 ATS Home
0-0
0-0
 ATS Away
0-0
0-0
 ATS Neutral Site
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0-0
 O/U Home
0-0
0-0
 O/U Away
0-0
0-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-0
KENT
 Record CLEM
0-0
 All
0-0
0-0
 Home
0-0
0-0
 Away
0-0
0-0
 Neutral Site
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 ATS Home
0-0
0-0
 ATS Away
0-0
0-0
 ATS Neutral Site
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0-0
 O/U Home
0-0
0-0
 O/U Away
0-0
0-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-0
KENT
 Record CLEM
0-0
 All
0-0
0-0
 Home
0-0
0-0
 Away
0-0
0-0
 Neutral Site
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 ATS Home
0-0
0-0
 ATS Away
0-0
0-0
 ATS Neutral Site
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0-0
 O/U Home
0-0
0-0
 O/U Away
0-0
0-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-0

Gametime Weather

Weather
11:00 am EDT Clear
21ºC / 70ºF
70% Humidity
0% Precipitation
9% Cloud Cover
Wind Impact Stadium Type Open
Field Image
Arrow Image 9
 mph

Trends

  • Kent State are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
  • Kent State are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
  • Kent State are 3-14 SU in their last 17 games on the road.
  • Kent State are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kent State's last 10 games played in September.
  • Kent State are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 1.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing as the underdog.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 6 games.
  • Clemson are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Clemson are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 5 games played in September.
  • Clemson are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in week 1.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games played on a Saturday.
  • Clemson are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing as the favourite.
  • Clemson are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Michael AlaimoQBIs "?", Undisclosed
Chrishon McCrayWRIs out for season, Lower Body
Name Position Inj Desc
Sheridan JonesCBIs "?" Saturday vs South Carolina, Undisclosed
Jalyn PhillipsDBIs "?" Saturday vs South Carolina, Undisclosed
Brannon SpectorWRIs out indefinitely, Undisclosed
R.J. MickensSIs out indefinitely, Appendix
Walker ParksOLIs out for season, Undisclosed
Sage EnnisTEIs out for season, ACL
Beaux CollinsWRIs OUT Saturday vs South Carolina, Foot
Sherrod Covil Jr.SIs "?" Saturday vs South Carolina, Undisclosed
Jeadyn LukusCBIs "?" Saturday vs South Carolina, Undisclosed
Cole TurnerWRIs out for season, Hip
Antonio WilliamsWRIs downgraded to OUT Saturday vs South Carolina, Undisclosed
Vic BurleyDLIs out for season, Knee
Jay HaynesRBIs "?" Saturday vs South Carolina, Undisclosed

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line/Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Nov 25, 2016NIU21-31L+7/46L/O188203391215258473-1
Nov 15, 2016BGREEN7-42L-2.5/54L/U9245254420177597-3
Nov 8, 2016W.MICH21-37L+21/55W/O22073293329834120
Oct 29, 2016CMICH27-24W+12.5/44W/O228102330105244349-2
Oct 22, 2016OHIO10-14L+1/43.5L/U163101264208127335-3
Oct 15, 2016MI-OH14-18L-2/43L/U16399262791812601
Oct 8, 2016BUFF44-20W-3/42.5W/O34189430116256372-1
Oct 1, 2016AKRON27-31L+9/51.5W/O138285423141237378-3
Sep 24, 2016ALAB0-48L+44/50L/U82841662852175021
Sep 17, 2016MNMTNJ27-7W-14.5/39W/U235108343671321990
View Game Logs
Date Opp Score SU Line/Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Jan 9, 2017ALAB35-31W+6.5/51W/O914205112211553762
Dec 31, 2016OHIOST31-0W+1.5/57W/U20526547088127215-1
Dec 3, 2016VTECH42-35W-10.5/59L/O182288470102284386-1
Nov 26, 2016S.CARO56-7W-26/50W/O2403726121111072180
Nov 19, 2016WAKE35-13W-24/47.5L/O254202456711261971
Nov 12, 2016PITT42-43L-21.5/62.5L/O505806301563084642
Nov 5, 2016SYRACU54-0W-28/68W/U195370565105172277-3
Oct 29, 2016FLAST37-34W-4/59L/O1333785111632864491
Oct 15, 2016NCSU24-17W-20/61.5L/U1173784951282693972
Oct 7, 2016BOST.C56-10W-18/43W/O22927450315596251-1
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