Kent State vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kent State vs Southern Miss

The Kent State Golden Flashes face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, February 7.

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +5.5 and our prediction is that Southern Miss will cover this against Kent State. There is -120 available for this outcome.

Kent State Golden Flashes won their previous game by a 75-72 scoreline. It was on the road against Toledo Rockets.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 81-77 reverse against Marshall Thundering Herd.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Southern Miss	19-16	2615	2585	30	13-3	6-13	1L

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Kent State vs Southern Miss Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Kent State vs Southern Miss betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Southern Miss look easy to back at -120 considering the underdogs have been given a spread of +5.5. This looks a very good number when squaring off in this college contest.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Kent State vs Southern Miss stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Southern Miss in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Southern Miss in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Southern Miss in 2 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Southern Miss +5.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 54.6% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Southern Miss +5.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 73 - 72 Southern Miss

For a fun bet, consider backing Kent State to claim a 73-72 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Kent State vs Southern Miss 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 have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability due to their -227 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Southern Miss, you will find +184 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 150.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 150.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Kent State

-227

Southern Miss

+184

Point Spread

Kent State -4.5

-110

Southern Miss +4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-110

Over 150.5

-110

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.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Kent State Stats

Southern Miss Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Troy	22-11	2649	2412	237	12-4	10-7	4W
South Alabama	21-11	2387	2234	153	12-5	9-6	2L
Arkansas State	20-12	2655	2471	184	11-5	9-7	1L
Appalachian State	19-13	2305	2114	191	12-5	7-8	2L
Marshall	19-13	2596	2497	99	13-5	6-8	2L
Texas State	19-13	2365	2271	94	16-3	3-10	1L
Coastal Carolina	19-13	2346	2323	23	8-6	11-7	1L
Georgia Southern	21-16	2994	2949	45	10-6	11-10	1L
James Madison	18-15	2460	2437	23	13-4	5-11	1L
Southern Miss	19-16	2615	2585	30	13-3	6-13	1L
Old Dominion	12-21	2514	2570	-56	8-6	4-15	1L
Louisiana	11-22	2101	2332	-231	8-8	3-14	1L
Georgia State	10-22	2253	2391	-138	7-8	3-14	4L
UL Monroe	4-28	2318	2685	-367	3-12	1-16	8L

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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