- Purdue is a -26.5 point favorite vs Kent State
- Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
- Kent State / Purdue TV channel: B1G+
The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -26.5 (-118).
The Kent State vs. Purdue Over/Under is 161.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | +26.5 -102 | O 161.5 -115 | 2800 |
| Purdue | -26.5 -118 | U 161.5 -105 | -10000 |
Kent State vs Purdue Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 77.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs Purdue Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 61.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 away games (+10.00 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+2.95 Units / 7% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)
Purdue Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 36 games (+16.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 36 games (+10.55 Units / 1% ROI)
- Purdue have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.90 Units / 9% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.68% ROI).
- 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 7.95% ROI
- 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
- 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Purdue has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).
- 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.3 Units / 0.77% ROI
- 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
- 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Purdue allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (1,181 points/1,135 shots) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15
Purdue has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (458 points/418 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.37
Purdue allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,334 points/1,149 shots) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Purdue is shooting 40% from three (715/1,808) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Purdue averaged 18.6 assists per game (690 assists/37 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Purdue averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,048 points/2,145 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Purdue allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (1,181 points/1,135 shots) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15
Purdue has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (458 points/418 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.37
Purdue allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,334 points/1,149 shots) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Purdue is shooting 40% from three (715/1,808) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Purdue averaged 18.6 assists per game (690 assists/37 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Purdue averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,048 points/2,145 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
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