- Kent State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
- Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
- Kent State / Buffalo TV channel: ESPN+
The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Buffalo, NY.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Kent State vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 162.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Kent State vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Buffalo will win this college basketball game with 53.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs Buffalo Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+6.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 away games (+3.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+17.25 Units / 40% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+3.95 Units / 10% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.3% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -2.07% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI).
- 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +20.15 Units / 75.19% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Buffalo averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (452 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,234/2,911) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Kent State has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.3
Kent State has allowed 80.5 points per game (1,207 points/15 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.9
Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (148/424) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Buffalo averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (452 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,234/2,911) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Kent State has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.3
Kent State has allowed 80.5 points per game (1,207 points/15 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.9
Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (148/424) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
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