Eastern Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • Kent State (21-5) is a Kent St -17.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (6-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-20) visit Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (21-5) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Kent.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+17.5 -110O 147.5 -110+1000
Kent State -17.5 -110U 147.5 -110-2000

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

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kent State will win this game with 76.8% confidence.

Eastern Michigan vs Kent State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Eastern Michigan will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence.

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


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games (+13.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 away games (+10.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 40 games (+18.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 43 games (+14.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+12.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.65 Units / 34% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has gone 11-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -40.8% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has gone 15-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.25 Units / 2.89% ROI
  • 7-17 when betting the Over for -11.7 Units / -44.32% ROI
  • 17-7 when betting the Under for +9.3 Units / 35.23% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 9.8 assists per game (216 assists/22 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Eastern Michigan has a TS% of 46% this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Eastern Michigan has an eFG% of 49% this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Eastern Michigan has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (403 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State is shooting 34% from three (178/531) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 averaged 12.3 assists per game (270 assists/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.9

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

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (472 rebounds/22 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Eastern Michigan has averaged 6.8 steals per game (150 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Eastern Michigan has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,245 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Eastern Michigan has 150 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

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


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