Kent State vs Bowling Green Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Bowling Green (8-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Kent State (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Kent State / Bowling Green TV channel: ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes (6-10) visit Stroh Center to take on the Bowling Green Falcons (8-8) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Bowling Green, OH.

Bowling Green is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Kent State vs. Bowling Green Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Bowling Green Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State+1.5 -115O 150.5 -105+100
Bowling Green -1.5 -105U 150.5 -115-120

Kent State vs Bowling Green Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bowling Green will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Bowling Green Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bowling Green has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Bowling Green have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.35 Units / -21.85% ROI
  • 12-4 when betting the Over for +7.8 Units / 44.57% ROI
  • 4-12 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -52.66% ROI

Bowling Green Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bowling Green has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.53% ROI).

  • 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.05 Units / 23.03% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has a TS% of 48% this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Kent State has made 8.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Kent State has averaged 77.8 points per game (1,401 points/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.3

Kent State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (239 assists/ 226 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Bowling Green Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bowling Green is shooting 32% from three (131/414) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bowling Green is shooting 32% from three (131/414) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bowling Green has averaged 1.27 points per shot (1,375 points/1,086 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Bowling Green has a TS% of 46% this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has 439 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (439 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Kent State has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (797 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.3

Kent State has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Bowling Green Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bowling Green has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (477 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Bowling Green has 119 steals this season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Bowling Green has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,219 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Bowling Green has averaged 6.3 steals per game (307 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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