Ohio vs Kent State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Kent State (23-6) is a Kent St -7.5 point favorite vs Ohio (17-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats (17-12) visit Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (23-6) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kent.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio+7.5 -105O 145.5 -110+280
Kent State -7.5 -115U 145.5 -110-375

Ohio vs Kent State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kent State will win this game with 69.1% confidence.

Ohio vs Kent State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Kent State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.80 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 43 games (+18.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 46 games (+13.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+10.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.65 Units / 34% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has gone 14-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.05% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.95 Units / 16.1% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -24.96% ROI

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has gone 16-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 18-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.7 Units / 2.69% ROI
  • 8-19 when betting the Over for -12.9 Units / -43.43% ROI
  • 19-8 when betting the Under for +10.2 Units / 34.34% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has a 26% free throw rate (363 free throw attempts/1,376 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ohio is shooting 36% from three (192/527) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio has an eFG% of 53% this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (739 assists/ 602 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has made 8.1 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Kent State is shooting 44% (595/1,339) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Kent State has a 30% free throw rate (399 free throw attempts/1,339 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kent State has a TS% of 48% this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ohio has 401 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.3 steals per game (138 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio has averaged 7.0 steals per game (401 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (205 steals/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Kent State has 447 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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