Ohio vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio vs Kent State

The Ohio Bobcats go up against the Kent State Golden Flashes, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 27.

If you agree that Ohio can push Kent State to the wire, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +7.5 makes plenty of appeal at odds of -102.

Ohio Bobcats were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Akron Zips by a 86-65 scoreline.

Kent State Golden Flashes triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Eastern Michigan Eagles were beaten 76-75.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 76-75 win for Kent State when they last played Ohio. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L

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Ohio vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Our Ohio vs Kent State tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Ohio can produce a strong performance in this college showdown. Our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread of +7.5 and you can currently get -102.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key Ohio vs Kent State stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Ohio in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Ohio in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 8 consecutive games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kent State in 7 consecutive games against Ohio.

Ohio +7.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50.5% chance of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio 82 - 85 Kent State

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 85-82 win for Kent State. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Ohio 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.

With an estimated 75% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -303 betting odds about Kent State triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +240 about Ohio.

5.5 is the spread and 162.5 is the total points line. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Over 162.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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

Moneyline

Ohio

+240

Kent State

-303

Point Spread

Ohio +5.5

-102

Kent State -5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 162.5

-110

Over 162.5

-110

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

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Ohio Stats

Kent State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 170.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.30 pts and allowed 84.00 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)	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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