Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Kent State

The Central Michigan Chippewas square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, February 24.

Kent State can finish well clear of Central Michigan and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -120 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -10.5 line.

Central Michigan Chippewas won their previous game which was at home. It was a 83-70 triumph against Western Michigan Broncos.

Kent State Golden Flashes won their last game 78-71. This was a road victory against Bowling Green Falcons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Michigan beat Kent State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 87-85 scoreline. In the past 10 games between the teams, Kent State have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	19-7	2202	2083	119	13-2	6-5	3W
Central Michigan	9-18	1986	2069	-83	8-4	1-14	1W

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Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Step into Central Michigan vs Kent State with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -10.5 on the spread. Kent State should enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and cover the line at -120.

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Key Central Michigan vs Kent State stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Kent State -10.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 75 - 88 Kent State

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Central Michigan vs Kent State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Kent State are massive -769 favorites. They are regarded as 88% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Central Michigan are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +520.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 156.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 156.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

CMU

+520

Kent State

-769

Point Spread

CMU +10.5

-102

Kent State -10.5

-120

Total Points

Under 156.5

-110

Over 156.5

-110

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Central Michigan Stats

Kent State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.20 pts and allowed 85.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.10 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	27-0	2491	2011	480	16-0	11-0	25W
Akron	22-5	2415	2011	404	14-2	8-3	3W
Kent State	19-7	2202	2083	119	13-2	6-5	3W
Buffalo	16-11	2122	2025	97	7-7	9-4	1W
Bowling Green	16-12	2289	1994	295	11-6	5-6	2L
Ohio	15-13	2160	2146	14	11-6	4-7	2W
UMass	15-13	2265	2165	100	10-6	5-7	4L
Toledo	14-13	2196	2093	103	9-4	5-9	1W
Northern Illinois	9-17	1843	1980	-137	6-5	3-12	1L
Central Michigan	9-18	1986	2069	-83	8-4	1-14	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-18	1905	2008	-103	6-5	3-13	1L
Western Michigan	9-18	2014	2156	-142	7-6	2-12	2L
Ball State	8-19	1781	1898	-117	6-7	2-12	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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