Kent State vs Portland Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kent State vs Portland

The Kent State Golden Flashes face the Portland Pilots, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, December 14.

We’re not convinced Kent State and Portland are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 165.5 at -110.

Kent State Golden Flashes won their previous game, beating Austin Peay Governors at home. It was a 96-84 win.

Portland Pilots suffered a defeat in their last game. A 94-72 scoreline occurred on the road against Stanford Cardinal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kent State beat Portland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 76-57 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Portland	14-19	2426	2582	-156	12-6	2-13	1L

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Kent State vs Portland Prediction & Picks

Our expert Kent State vs Portland betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The -110 about Under 165.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.

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Key Kent State vs Portland stats:

• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Kent State games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Kent State games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kent State games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Portland games.

Under 165.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

The bigger odds can be found if you combine your Under bet on the Totals with other picks in a Bet Builder. This is great way of wagering on multiple outcomes in a single game.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 165.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 81 - 78 Portland

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Kent State landing a 81-78 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Kent State vs Portland 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 76% probability of winning this college game, Kent State might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -323 Moneyline betting odds. At +255, Portland are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 160.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 160.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Kent State

-323

Portland

+255

Point Spread

Kent State -6.5

-115

Portland +6.5

-105

Total Points

Under 160.5

-105

Over 160.5

-115

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Kent State Stats

Portland Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 174.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 165.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 93.60 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.60 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 165.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.10 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	30-3	2809	2178	631	20-0	10-3	2W
Saint Mary's	27-5	2502	2066	436	18-1	9-4	1L
Santa Clara	26-8	2817	2463	354	16-3	10-5	1L
Seattle	20-13	2373	2211	162	15-5	5-8	1L
Pacific	18-15	2399	2271	128	13-3	5-12	1L
Oregon State	17-16	2347	2447	-100	13-8	4-8	1L
San Francisco	17-16	2464	2414	50	11-6	6-10	1L
Loyola Marymount	15-17	2376	2306	70	10-10	5-7	2L
Portland	14-19	2426	2582	-156	12-6	2-13	1L
San Diego	12-21	2458	2570	-112	9-8	3-13	1L
Washington State	11-20	2435	2495	-60	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-23	2312	2546	-234	7-10	2-13	1L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	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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