Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 06, 2024, 11:09 AM
  • Kent State (8-12) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan (12-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Western Michigan / Kent State TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos (12-9) visit Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-12) on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kent, OH.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Western Michigan vs. Kent State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+10.5 -110O 147.5 -110+450
Kent State -10.5 -110U 147.5 -110-650

Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 84.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Michigan vs Kent State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 7-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units / -15.99% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.4 Units / -23.34% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 25.11% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -33.71% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan is shooting 60% from the free throw line (241/403) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan has averaged 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (253 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Michigan has a 28% free throw rate (885 free throw attempts/3,133 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Michigan has 253 offensive rebounds this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,705 points/1,301 shots) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Kent State is shooting 45% (586/1,301) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Kent State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (349/465) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Kent State has 21.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (526 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Western Michigan has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (265 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (122 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (465 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Kent State has 465 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 7.1 steals per game (156 steals/22 games) this season — tied for best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Kent State has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (841 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2


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