Kent State vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Ohio (11-13) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Kent State (9-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Kent State / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes (9-14) visit Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (11-13) on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Athens, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Kent State vs. Ohio Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State+3.5 -110O 148.5 -110+140
Ohio -3.5 -110U 148.5 -110-165

Kent State vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kent State vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 57.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI).

  • 11-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.4 Units / -18.36% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 17.06% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -25.83% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.55 Units / -10.79% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Kent State has averaged 76.9 points per game (1,768 points/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Kent State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (367/485) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Kent State has averaged 13.0 assists per game (300 assists/23 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (339 assists/ 227 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (591 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (854 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.1

Kent State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (474 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Kent State has 474 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,368 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (378 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ohio has 157 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (157 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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