Kent State to Make Short Work of Central Michigan

Kent State should secure a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -8.5 to cover the line against Central Michigan at odds of -110.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 77-62 Central Michigan Victory

Central Michigan Chippewas lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 79-71 at home to Ball State.

Kent State Golden Flashes were winners last time out. It was a 76-64 home victory against Buffalo Bulls.

The last encounter between Central Michigan and Kent State saw the former win. It was a 77-62 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have seen Kent State land six wins.

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Key Central Michigan vs Kent State stats:

The -8.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 2 consecutive games at home.
The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

We’re excited to see Kent State at -8.5 on the spread in this college matchup. We think it’s a great number for the betting favorites to cover at odds of -110.

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Kent State -8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction

Kent State -8.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Published 01:29, 02 March 2024

Central Michigan vs Kent State Bet Builder Tips

Spread Kent State -8.5

Totals Under 135.5

Result & BTTS 80 Kent State / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan Central Michigan logo

58 - 70 Kent State logo

Kent State

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Central Michigan vs Kent State Odds

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Kent State Heavy Favorites to Win

Kent State are strong -552 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. Central Michigan are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +400.

The spread currently stands at 10 and the total points line is 135.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 135.5, there are odds of -110.

Favorites Kent State are available at odds of -300 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Central Michigan are chalked up at +210 to reach this total first.

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Central Michigan

NCAAB: 28/02 Ball State 79 Central Michigan71
NCAAB: 24/02 Central Michigan 60 Miami (OH)88
NCAAB: 21/02 Bowling Green 60 Central Michigan62
NCAAB: 18/02 Western Michigan 42 Central Michigan69
NCAAB: 10/02 Central Michigan 58 Old Dominion57

Kent State

NCAAB: 28/02 Buffalo 64 Kent State76
NCAAB: 24/02 Kent State 70 Akron83
NCAAB: 21/02 Kent State 57 Ohio63
NCAAB: 17/02 Northern Illinois 47 Kent State85
NCAAB: 10/02 Troy 78 Kent State68

Head to Head

Central Michigan vs Kent State

NCAAB: 13/01 2024 Kent State 62 Central Michigan 77
NCAAB: 01/02 2023 Central Michigan 69 Kent State 81
NCAAB: 27/02 2022 Kent State 73 Central Michigan 71
NCAAB: 29/12 2021 Central Michigan 72 Kent State 69
NCAAB: 30/01 2021 Central Michigan 76 Kent State 83
NCAAB: 12/01 2021 Kent State 94 Central Michigan 85
NCAAB: 11/01 2020 Central Michigan 73 Kent State 79
NCAAB: 14/03 2019 Central Michigan 89 Kent State 81
NCAAB: 20/02 2019 Kent State 74 Central Michigan 84
NCAAB: 27/01 2018 Kent State 84 Central Michigan 76

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Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

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5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 131.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 134.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 135.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 135.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.50 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 139.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 135.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 135.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Standings Select Season

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	24	10	2517	2239	278	16-2	8-8	3W
Toledo	20	12	2560	2436	124	12-6	8-6	1L
Ohio	20	13	2551	2309	242	15-5	5-8	1L
Bowling Green	20	13	2427	2337	90	14-6	6-7	1L
Central Michigan	18	14	2127	2242	-115	10-4	8-10	1L
Kent State	17	17	2544	2424	120	10-7	7-10	1L
Ball State	15	16	2280	2200	80	9-7	6-9	1L
Miami (OH)	15	17	2259	2241	18	9-6	6-11	3L
Eastern Michigan	13	18	2047	2252	-205	9-6	4-12	1L
Western Michigan	12	20	2281	2396	-115	9-7	3-13	1L
Northern Illinois	11	20	2269	2399	-130	5-9	6-11	1W
Buffalo	4	27	2108	2471	-363	2-14	2-13	5L