The Kent State Golden Flashes will try to cover the point spread at Memorial A & C Center on Saturday when they get a visit from the Central Michigan Chippewas in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Kent State Golden Flashes betting line as -5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kent State Golden Flashes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas will look to cover the spread vs the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday, as the Chippewas are 9-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Flashes are 8-8 ATS. Central Michigan is 12-4 against the total, while Kent State is 10-6 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Kent State Golden Flashes rated this week at No. 122 and the Central Michigan Chippewas sitting at No. 138.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Kent State has the nation's No. 59-rated offensive output, at 78.6 PPG. The visiting Central Michigan Chippewas defense ranks No. 255 allowing on average 83.05 PPG. The Golden Flashes FG% has averaged 43.35% so far, more than the Kent State Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.56% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Chippewas got 28 points from Marcus Keene as Central Michigan ran past Bowling Green 82-76 on Tuesday at McGuirk Arena.
The Golden Flashes grabbed a 73-66 win over the Huskies on Tuesday, behind a 18-point effort from Jimmy Hall at NIU Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Central Michigan at Buffalo, Tuesday, January 31st
Kent State at Eastern Michigan, Tuesday, January 31st