Kent State vs Cleveland State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 23

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  • Kent State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Cleveland State
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Kent State / Cleveland State TV channel: ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings on Nov. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Kent State vs. Cleveland State Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State-1.5 -115O 135.5 -110-135
Cleveland State +1.5 -105U 135.5 -110+110

Kent State vs Cleveland State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 78.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Cleveland State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 away games (+1.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 18 away games (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 games (+6.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+2.25 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.05 Units / 11% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -3.13% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 6.99% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 4-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -8.39% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State averaged 75.0 points per game (2,476 points/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Kent State had 18.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Kent State had a TS% of 48% last season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Kent State averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (371 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State shot 67% from the free throw line (465/695) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 73%

Cleveland State averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,644 points/2,180 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Cleveland State shot 51% from inside the arc (624/1,236) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 54%

Cleveland State had a TS% of 46% last season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 stole the ball 225 times last season — 2nd most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/35 games) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Cleveland State averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/35 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Cleveland State averaged 8.4 steals per game (293 steals/35 games) last season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Cleveland State stole the ball 293 times last season — 2nd most among Horizon Teams


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