- Kent State is a -12.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
- Kent State / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).
The Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | -12.5 -110 | O 136.5 -105 | -1000 |
| Northern Illinois | +12.5 -110 | U 136.5 -115 | +625 |
Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State 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 Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 53.0% 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 30 games (+12.80 Units / 37% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.70 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.65 Units / 20% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 away games (+3.30 Units / 14% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+3.20 Units / 16% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.74 Units / 19% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 14% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 5.5% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -7.17% ROI
- 2-8 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI
- 8-2 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 1-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.75 Units / -77.5% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State is shooting 40% (320/803) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%
Kent State is shooting 29% from three (97/333) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kent State has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Kent State shot 36% from three (274/764) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (312 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has an eFG% of 49% this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%
Northern Illinois has averaged 72.6 points per game (944 points/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 75.3
Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has allowed 64.5 points per game (838 points/13 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.4
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 has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,046 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Kent State has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (296 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northern Illinois has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (341 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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