- Kent State (7-12) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (6-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Kent State / Buffalo TV channel: CBSSN
The Kent State Golden Flashes (7-12) visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls (6-13) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Buffalo, NY.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The Kent State vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | -8.5 -105 | O 147.5 -110 | -375 |
| Buffalo | +8.5 -115 | U 147.5 -110 | +300 |
Kent State vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 77.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs Buffalo Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.90 Units / 14% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.35 Units / 16% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI).
- 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.4 Units / -26.55% ROI
- 13-6 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 31.73% ROI
- 6-13 when betting the Under for -8.5 Units / -40.19% ROI
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.74% ROI).
- 3-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.65 Units / -43.14% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.1 Units / -24.4% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 15.79% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,622 points/1,243 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Kent State has 21.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Kent State has a 37% free throw rate (456 free throw attempts/1,243 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kent State has made 8.1 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo is shooting 27% from three (127/477) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo is shooting 27% from three (127/477) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo is shooting 30% from three (350/1,172) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (458 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Kent State has 458 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (830 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2
Kent State has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (476 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,253 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Buffalo has averaged 7.2 steals per game (369 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Buffalo has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7
Buffalo has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (190 turnovers/19 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
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