Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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  • Kent State is a -7.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Kent State / Western Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kalamazoo, MI, USA.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Kent State vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State-7.5 -110O 145.5 -110-325
Western Michigan +7.5 -110U 145.5 -110+260

Kent State vs Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 19 away games (+10.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 away games (+7.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+5.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 31 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.71% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.3 Units / -10.09% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI).

  • 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -1.35% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 11.7 turnovers per game (339 turnovers/29 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Kent State has averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (377 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Kent State averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (340 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan is shooting 65% from the free throw line (736/1,134) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan is shooting 29% from three (166/572) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has allowed 68.0 points per game (1,972 points/29 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.0

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 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 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,445 rebounds/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (246/686) this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Michigan has averaged 6.1 steals per game (364 steals/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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