- Kent State is a -10.5 point favorite vs Ball State
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Ball State / Kent State TV channel: ESPN+
The Ball State Cardinals visit Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Kent, OH.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).
The Ball State vs. Kent State Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Ball State vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ball State | +10.5 -115 | O 135.5 -105 | +425 |
| Kent State | -10.5 -105 | U 135.5 -115 | -600 |
Ball State vs Kent State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ball State vs Kent State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.49 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.10 Units / 19% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.55 Units / 17% ROI)
- Ball State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.80 Units / 37% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+10.85 Units / 31% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.75 Units / 26% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.2 Units / -56.04% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -14.72% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.03% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 17.35% ROI).
- 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 9.79% ROI
- 1-8 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -78.79% ROI
- 8-1 when betting the Under for +6.9 Units / 69.7% ROI
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has a 50% free throw rate (332 free throw attempts/660 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 31%
Ball State has 27.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.8
Ball State has attempted 332 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Ball State has a 42% free throw rate (977 free throw attempts/2,337 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 69.6 points per game (835 points/12 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 75.5
Kent State is shooting 29% from three (88/299) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kent State has an eFG% of 46% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%
Kent State is shooting 40% (296/736) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (74 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Ball State averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Ball State has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,048 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Ball State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (239 steals/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has allowed 63.6 points per game (763 points/12 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.5
Kent State averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Kent State has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (280 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.3
Kent State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.1
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