Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kent State vs Central Michigan

The Kent State Golden Flashes battle the Central Michigan Chippewas, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 10.

We’re confident that Central Michigan can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the underdogs at +9.5 the best pick when they battle with Kent State and odds of -100 are available.

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Kent State Golden Flashes won their previous game, beating Bowling Green Falcons at home. It was a 96-93 win.

Central Michigan Chippewas suffered a defeat in their last game. A 82-69 scoreline occurred on the road against Akron Zips.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kent State have landed consecutive victories over Central Michigan. They won both games at home by 79-73 (OT) and 91-83 scorelines. Kent State have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	11-3	1254	1155	99	10-1	1-2	2W
Central Michigan	4-12	1150	1253	-103	3-3	1-9	5L

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Kent State vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

We’re confident of Central Michigan staying close in this college contest, with our pick being that they’ll cover the spread. The +9.5 looks really generous at -100.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Kent State vs Central Michigan stats:

• The +9.5 line has been covered by CMU in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by CMU in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 3 consecutive games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by CMU in 3 consecutive games against Kent State.

CMU +9.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 83 - 77 Central Michigan

We’re going for Kent State to win by a 83-77 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

Kent State vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Central Michigan are massive +440 favorites. They are regarded as 19% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Kent State, you will find -667 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 10.5, with the total points line at 155.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 155.5 selection is available to back at -114.

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Moneyline

Kent State

-667

CMU

+440

Point Spread

Kent State -10.5

-105

CMU +10.5

-115

Total Points

Under 155.5

-106

Over 155.5

-114

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Kent State Stats

Central Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 75.30 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)	17-0	1578	1229	349	10-0	7-0	17W
Buffalo	13-2	1198	1058	140	7-1	6-1	4W
Kent State	11-3	1254	1155	99	10-1	1-2	2W
Akron	12-4	1494	1211	283	9-2	3-2	2W
Bowling Green	11-6	1496	1203	293	8-4	3-2	2L
Toledo	9-7	1305	1237	68	5-3	4-4	1L
Ohio	9-7	1236	1209	27	7-5	2-2	4W
UMass	9-7	1290	1186	104	6-4	3-3	3L
Eastern Michigan	7-8	1062	1089	-27	4-2	3-6	1W
Western Michigan	6-9	1138	1190	-52	5-2	1-7	2L
Northern Illinois	5-10	1127	1173	-46	4-3	1-7	3L
Ball State	4-11	1008	1038	-30	4-4	0-7	2L
Central Michigan	4-12	1150	1253	-103	3-3	1-9	5L

• 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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