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

Ball State head coach Michael Lewis gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois State in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.
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  • Kent State is a -7.5 point favorite vs Ball State
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Kent State / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Feb. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Muncie, IN.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-118).

The Kent State vs. Ball State Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State-7.5 -118O 143.5 -115-375
Ball State +7.5 -102U 143.5 -105+300

Kent State vs Ball State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 68.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Ball State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+1.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Under in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+1.70 Units / 36% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.45 Units / -25.6% ROI).

  • 16-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.2 Units / 0.23% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.35 Units / -30.5% ROI).

  • 6-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.05 Units / -37.78% ROI
  • 6-16 when betting the Over for -11.6 Units / -47.93% ROI
  • 16-6 when betting the Under for +9.4 Units / 38.84% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 13.5 offensive rebounds per game (324 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Kent State has averaged 13.9 turnovers per game (333 turnovers/24 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Kent State has averaged 1.40 points per shot (2,063 points/1,478 shots) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Kent State has 1,142 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State had 25.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Ball State averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (761 free throw attempts/1,650 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has averaged 65.9 points per game (1,516 points/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 79.5

Ball State is shooting 30% from three (153/514) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 35%

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State allowed 68.3 points per game (2,459 points/36 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2

Kent State allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,346 points/1,853 shots) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

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 forced 12.7 turnovers per game (418 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State forced 10.3 turnovers per game (308 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.4

Ball State has allowed 70.1 points per game (1,612 points/23 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 76.3

Ball State has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Ball State allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4


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