Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kent State Golden Flashes Point Spread: Betting Preview Hints At Winner

Kent State Golden FlashesCentral Michigan Chippewas
12-9February 05, 2014, 07:00 | McGuirk Arena7-13


The Central Michigan Chippewas will try to pay off for their supporters on Wednesday when they play host to the Kent State Golden Flashes at McGuirk Arena in NCAA basketball action.

The Golden Flashes will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 10-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Chippewas are 6-9-2 ATS. Kent State is 12-6 against the total, while Central Michigan is 9-8 versus the number.

View Kent State Golden Flashes vs Central Michigan Chippewas Odds and Stats.

Bettors looking to side with Central Michigan in this one found them as 3-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

This game matches up the No. 282 (Chippewas) and the No. 168 (Golden Flashes) teams in the league, according to our current NCAAB power rank.



Last time out for Kent State, they were a 60-57 Sportsbook as they battled Akron at home. They covered in the match as a 1.5-point underdog. Darren Goodson scored 12 points leading the Golden Flashes to a 60-57 victory over Akron at Memorial Athletic Center on Saturday.

In their last action, Central Michigan was a 75-72 loser on the road against Western Michigan. They covered the 8.5-point spread as underdogs. Chris Fowler went off for 27 points and added 1 rebound but it wasn't enough as Western Michigan handed Central Michigan a 75-72 defeat at University Arena.

How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Central Michigan's No. 230-rated squad against Kent State's No. 176-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Central Michigan rates No. 50 in the country with 7.55 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 73 nationally with 7.1 per match.

A few Golden Flashes at Chippewas trends to consider:
Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kent State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Kent State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kent State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Central Michigan is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kent State
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games when playing Kent State


Next up:
Kent State at Eastern Michigan, Saturday, February 8th
Central Michigan at Buffalo, Saturday, February 8th
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