Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Kent State

The Western Michigan Broncos face the Kent State Golden Flashes, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, March 6.

We’re predicting that Kent State will be superior to Western Michigan and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -10.5. Take the -120 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

Western Michigan Broncos were beaten 74-71 (OT) in their previous game, being turned over at home to Ball State.

Kent State Golden Flashes got the win in their last game. A 102-76 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Northern Illinois Huskies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kent State have beaten Western Michigan in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 77-76 and followed up with a 73-66 home win. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Kent State winning eight times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	21-8	2457	2332	125	14-3	7-5	1W
Western Michigan	10-20	2240	2378	-138	7-8	3-12	2L

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Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Western Michigan vs Kent State betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Kent State can finish well clear in this college game and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -120 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -10.5 line.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Western Michigan vs Kent State stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Kent State -10.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 70 - 84 Kent State

We’re going for Kent State to win by a 84-70 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Western Michigan 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.

Kent State are massive -526 favorites. They are regarded as 84% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. At +390, Western Michigan are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 10.5 and total points has a line of 158.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 158.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

WMU

+390

Kent State

-526

Point Spread

WMU +10.5

-102

Kent State -10.5

-120

Total Points

Under 158.5

-105

Over 158.5

-115

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Western Michigan Stats

Kent State Stats

Moneyline

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

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 84.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.00 pts and allowed 82.10 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)	30-0	2708	2214	494	17-0	13-0	27W
Akron	25-5	2683	2230	453	15-2	10-3	6W
Kent State	21-8	2457	2332	125	14-3	7-5	1W
Bowling Green	17-13	2449	2144	305	12-7	5-6	1W
Buffalo	17-13	2349	2266	83	8-8	9-5	1W
Toledo	16-14	2426	2303	123	10-4	6-10	1L
UMass	16-15	2494	2402	92	11-6	5-9	1W
Ohio	15-15	2309	2319	-10	11-7	4-8	2L
Ball State	11-19	2008	2085	-77	7-7	4-12	3W
Central Michigan	10-20	2206	2299	-93	8-5	2-15	1L
Western Michigan	10-20	2240	2378	-138	7-8	3-12	2L
Eastern Michigan	9-20	2036	2154	-118	6-6	3-14	3L
Northern Illinois	9-20	2031	2240	-209	6-7	3-13	4L

• 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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