Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Western Michigan when they take on the Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Kent State Golden Flashes betting line as 1-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Western Michigan Broncos vs Kent State Golden Flashes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kent State Golden Flashes sit at 8-9 (5-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Western Michigan Broncos are currently 11-6 (8-7 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Kent State is 6-7 OU, and Western Michigan is 6-9 OU.
This game puts the Kent State Golden Flashes, most recently No. 208 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Western Michigan Broncos, who rate No. 137 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Kent State's No. 158-ranked scoring average of 73.53 PPG, against a Western Michigan Broncos defense rated No. 123 and allowing 70.94 PPG. The Kent State Golden Flashes FG% has averaged 42.65% to date this season, less than the Western Michigan Broncos shooters have managed so far (43.68% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Western Michigan earned a 73-58 victory over Ball State on Saturday, getting 14 points from Thomas Wilder at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Kent State earned a 70-69 victory over Ohio on Friday, getting 24 points from Kevin Zabo at Memorial A .
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Buffalo, Friday, January 19th
Kent State at Toledo, Saturday, January 20th