Ohio vs Kent State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Kent State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Ohio
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • Ohio / Kent State TV channel: ESPN+

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-118).

The Ohio vs. Kent State Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio+6.5 -102O 162.5 -110+240
Kent State -6.5 -118U 162.5 -110-300

Ohio vs Kent State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 73.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio vs Kent State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+11.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+3.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.24% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.15 Units / -26.14% ROI).

  • 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.4% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 37.88% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio has averaged 77.2 points per game (1,543 points/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 80.7

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/19 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Kent State has 1,060 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has a 42% free throw rate (498 free throw attempts/1,177 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 35%

Kent State has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (242 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has allowed 7.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Ohio has forced 12.6 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.1

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (480 rebounds/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Ohio has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (546/1,207) this season — 5th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed 68.3 points per game (2,459 points/36 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2

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 allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,346 points/1,853 shots) last season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23


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