Kent State vs Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

BetMGM Betting Dec 22, 2024, 9:36 AM

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Alabama head coach Nate Oats calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

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Alabama is a -20.5 point favorite vs Kent State
Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
Kent State / Alabama TV channel: SECN

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).

The Kent State vs. Alabama Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Kent State	+20.5 -110	O 154.5 -110	+1350
Alabama	-20.5 -110	U 154.5 -110	-5000

Kent State vs Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Alabama will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Alabama will cover the spread with 61.4% confidence for today’s game.

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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:

Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.60 Units / 33% ROI)
Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.75 Units / 27% ROI)
Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.65 Units / 22% ROI)
Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 away games (+4.30 Units / 16% ROI)
Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)

Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:

Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.70 Units / 24% ROI)
Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.14 Units / 12% ROI)
Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games (+5.05 Units / 2% ROI)
Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+4.85 Units / 1% ROI)
Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.80 Units / 18% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 32.18% ROI).

6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 13.49% ROI
1-7 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI
7-1 when betting the Under for +5.9 Units / 67.05% ROI

Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.85 Units / -48.15% ROI).

7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -2.12% ROI
5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 69.7 points per game (697 points/10 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.5

Kent State has averaged 13.5 offensive rebounds per game (135 rebounds/10 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.2

Kent State has a TS% of 45% this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Kent State has an eFG% of 47% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Alabama has averaged 89.1 points per game (4,011 points/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.6

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has allowed 60.2 points per game (602 points/10 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.8

Kent State has averaged 7.6 steals per game (76 steals/10 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Kent State has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.1

Kent State averaged 6.8 steals per game (225 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama has averaged 30.5 defensive rebounds per game (336 rebounds/11 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5

Alabama has allowed 78.9 points per game (868 points/11 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 66.4

Alabama has averaged 5.9 steals per game (65 steals/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 8.3

Alabama has averaged 6.7 steals per game (300 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3