Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 10

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  • Kent State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Kent State / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Jan. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Kent State vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 69.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 away games (+8.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.97% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 6.78% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -53.17% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan allowed opponents to shoot 41% (784/1,916) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.36 points per shot (1,187 points/873 shots) this season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Central Michigan has allowed 7.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Central Michigan has allowed 79.1 points per game (1,187 points/15 games) this season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has a 43% free throw rate (368 free throw attempts/858 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 35%

Kent State has 980 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State made 8.3 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Kent State has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (198 turnovers/14 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan allowed opponents to shoot 41% (784/1,916) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.36 points per shot (1,187 points/873 shots) this season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Central Michigan has allowed 7.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Central Michigan has allowed 79.1 points per game (1,187 points/15 games) this season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has a 43% free throw rate (368 free throw attempts/858 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 35%

Kent State has 980 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State made 8.3 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Kent State has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (198 turnovers/14 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5


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