The Western Michigan Broncos hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Tuesday as they look to cover the point spread at Memorial A & C Center against the Kent State Golden Flashes.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Kent State Golden Flashes in this one found them listed as -5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Broncos was expected to move the line.
Western Michigan Broncos vs Kent State Golden Flashes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Kent State Golden Flashes are 16-9 overall and 8-13 ATS, while the Western Michigan Broncos are 10-15 and 10-10 ATS. As for the betting totals, Kent State boasts a 14-7 on the OU, and Western Michigan is 11-8-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Kent State Golden Flashes rated this week at No. 186 and the Western Michigan Broncos sitting at No. 140.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Kent State's No. 123-ranked offense, averaging 74.28 PPG, against a Broncos defense that ranks No. 172 at 73.24 PPG. The Golden Flashes field goal percentage has averaged 45.05% so far, more than the Broncos marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.07% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Western Michigan got 17 points from Drake Lamont en route to a 74-68 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday at Stroh Center.
Jimmy Hall scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Golden Flashes to a win (they lost 75-70 to Eastern Michigan at EMU Convocation Center on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Central Michigan, Saturday, February 20th
Kent State at Akron, Friday, February 19th