College Football Odds Thursday: Kent State vs UCF Pick (August 31)

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College Football Odds: Kent State vs UCF

Kent State Odds+35.5
UCF Odds-35.5
Over/Under55
DateThursday, Aug. 31
Time7 p.m. ET
ChannelFS1

* College football odds as of Thursday afternoon

The college football season officially kicked off last weekend with a Week 0 appetizer, but now it's time for the main course.

There are five straight days of college football action on the horizon, starting with Thursday night's five-game schedule.

And based on the latest college football odds and betting data for Thursday, it's tonight's first matchup, Kent State vs. UCF, that is showing plenty of value.

So let's dive right into Kent State vs. UCF odds, including the college football pick that wiseguys are making for this Thursday night matchup.

College Football Pick: Kent State vs UCF

This total opened at 60.5 back in June, but thanks to professional betting action, it's now sitting at a consensus of 56.

According to Action Labs' Bet Signals, sharps have steamed the Kent State vs. UCF under multiple times over the course of the summer, explaining why the line has dipped 4.5 points as of the time of writing.

For those wondering, steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market that is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.

In addition, two of the Action Network's top college football bettors have also played this under, aligning our experts with the market as well.

And while this line is widely available at 56, some shops have moved a half-point further to 55.5, so be sure to shop for the best college football odds to ensure you're locking in the best number possible.

PRO Report Pick: Under 56 (-110)

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