- Kent State (5-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (5-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Kent State / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Kent State Golden Flashes (5-9) visit Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-9) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | -3.5 -115 | O 150.5 -110 | -175 |
| Northern Illinois | +3.5 -105 | U 150.5 -110 | +145 |
Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.20 Units / 25% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+6.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.50 Units / 16% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -100% ROI).
- 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.15 Units / -100% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.65 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Under for -6.95 Units / -100% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -100% ROI).
- 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.85 Units / -100% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (205 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Kent State has averaged 77.9 points per game (1,247 points/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.4
Kent State has a TS% of 48% this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Kent State has 21.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.9
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (640/975) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northern Illinois is shooting 46% (433/942) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (577 assists/ 649 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (640/975) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 8.4 steals per game (429 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Kent State has 429 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (775 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.3
Kent State has averaged 7.5 steals per game (120 steals/16 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (399 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Northern Illinois has averaged 6.0 steals per game (96 steals/16 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Northern Illinois has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,147 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Northern Illinois has averaged 6.3 steals per game (302 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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