Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 14

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  • Kent State (20-5) are -11.5 point favorites vs Western Michigan (6-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes (20-5) visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (6-19) on Feb. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kalamazoo.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Kent State vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State-11.5 -105O 140.5 -110-650
Western Michigan +11.5 -115U 140.5 -110+450

Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kent State will win this game with 72.4% confidence.

Kent State vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent State and Western Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 39 games (+17.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 42 games (+13.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+11.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.15 Units / 20% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 2.11% ROI
  • 7-16 when betting the Over for -10.6 Units / -41.9% ROI
  • 16-7 when betting the Under for +8.3 Units / 32.81% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has gone 7-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 3-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.55 Units / -63.99% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Over for +1.05 Units / 4.35% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -13.2% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Kent State has made 8.1 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Kent State has 18.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Kent State is shooting 44% (595/1,339) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has 16.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Western Michigan has 14.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Western Michigan has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,584 points/3,027 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Western Michigan has an eFG% of 50% this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (205 steals/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Kent State has 205 steals this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (266 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Western Michigan has averaged 4.6 steals per game (101 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (540 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Western Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,233 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2


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