The Central Michigan Chippewas will hit the floor running against the away Kent State Golden Flashes Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Central Michigan Chippewas as -7-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas currently sport a 13-7 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 10-5 ATS. The Kent State Golden Flashes are 10-10 and 8-8 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Central Michigan Chippewas produce a 7-8 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Kent State Golden Flashes have gone 7-9 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Central Michigan Chippewas rated this week at No. 87 and the Kent State Golden Flashes sitting at No. 156.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Central Michigan's No. 76 nationally ranked offense (77.55 points per game) against a Kent State Golden Flashes defense that sits as the No. 165 at 72.8 PPG. The Central Michigan Chippewas have been averaging 43.52% from the field, more than the Golden Flashes have managed so far this season (43.26% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kevin Zabo scored 21 points leading the Golden Flashes to a 88-80 victory over Ball State at Memorial A on Tuesday.
The Chippewas endured a 70-61 loss at the hands of the RedHawks on Tuesday, despite a 17-point effort from Kevin McKay at McGuirk Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Kent State home to Buffalo, Tuesday, January 30th
Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, Tuesday, January 30th