Troy vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Troy vs Kent State

The Troy Trojans square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, November 3. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Our prediction is for Kent State to cover the spread when they go up against Troy. The -3.5 line looks attractive at -112 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

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Troy Trojans were turned over 76-57 by Kentucky Wildcats last time out.

Kent State Golden Flashes were beaten last game and this was on the road. Loyola Chicago Ramblers claimed a 72-62 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 78-68 in favor of Troy when they last played Kent State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	8-1	874	741	133	7-1	1-0	8W
Troy	5-5	881	828	53	1-2	4-3	1L

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Troy vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Head into Troy vs Kent State with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -112 that Kent State are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -3.5 for this college game and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

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Key Troy vs Kent State stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Kent State in 3 consecutive games at home.

Kent State -3.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Troy 71 - 77 Kent State

Rather than betting on Kent State to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 77-71 triumph in their favor.

Troy vs Kent State 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.

Kent State are -185 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Troy, you will find +148 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 142.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Over 142.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Troy

+148

Kent State

-185

Point Spread

Troy +3.5

-106

Kent State -3.5

-114

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Troy Stats

Kent State 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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 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 141.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 66.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 64.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 74.00 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)	7-0	670	473	197	6-0	1-0	7W
Buffalo	8-0	630	556	74	5-0	3-0	8W
Kent State	8-1	874	741	133	7-1	1-0	8W
Akron	7-2	866	677	189	6-1	1-1	2W
Bowling Green	6-2	681	526	155	5-1	1-1	3W
Toledo	5-3	659	603	56	3-2	2-1	1W
UMass	5-3	624	581	43	4-2	1-1	2W
Eastern Michigan	5-4	640	652	-12	3-1	2-3	1L
Western Michigan	4-5	684	710	-26	4-1	0-4	1W
Central Michigan	3-5	603	601	2	3-1	0-4	1L
Northern Illinois	3-5	606	634	-28	2-1	1-4	2L
Ball State	3-6	586	626	-40	3-1	0-5	1L
Ohio	2-6	577	648	-71	2-4	0-2	1W

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	8-1	691	598	93	4-0	4-1	2W
Arkansas State	6-3	718	718	0	4-0	2-3	3W
Southern Miss	5-3	647	577	70	4-0	1-3	4W
Marshall	5-3	640	628	12	3-1	2-2	2L
James Madison	6-4	758	749	9	5-0	1-4	1W
Coastal Carolina	5-4	677	621	56	3-0	2-4	1L
Texas State	6-5	809	720	89	6-1	0-4	3L
Appalachian State	5-5	745	672	73	4-1	1-4	1W
Troy	5-5	881	828	53	1-2	4-3	1L
Georgia Southern	5-5	795	796	-1	4-1	1-4	2W
Old Dominion	3-6	676	700	-24	3-0	0-6	3L
UL Monroe	2-6	563	626	-63	2-2	0-4	1W
Georgia State	1-8	572	677	-105	1-2	0-6	5L
Louisiana	1-8	511	647	-136	1-2	0-6	7L

• 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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