Ball State vs Kent State Basketball Odds

The Cardinals will play the Golden Flashes on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 1:00 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Ball State and Kent State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Ball State currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kent State is 99.33.
Away Ball State - Ball State starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Kent State - Kent State meets Ball State boasting a 5-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Kent State matching up with a 0.750 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ball State currently possesses 6-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kent State has tallied a 9-3 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Ball State 6-6, Kent State 9-3 clash on January 4th!

Conference records crucial for tournament seeding, Ball State and Kent State 0-0.

Ball State on a 3-game winning streak, Kent State won their last game. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cardinals at Golden Flashes Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Kent State
+10.5 -117 BetRivers Bet	-9.5 -120 BetMGM Bet
+9.5 +100 BetMGM	-10.5 -105 BetRivers

Kent State has a -9.5 -120 point spread at BetMGM PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +10.5 -117 point spread at BetRivers PA. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
137.5 o -105 BetRivers Bet	137.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet
137.5 o -115 BetMGM	137.5 u -117 BetRivers

BetRivers has the best over line of 137.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 137.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Kent State
+400 BetMGM Bet	-550 BetMGM Bet
+400 BetRivers	-560 BetRivers

Kent State is the -550 moneyline favorite. Risk $550 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. Ball State is the +400 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $400 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ball State vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

Kent State is a -9.5 -120 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +10.5 -117 point spread underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

The best over line is 137.5 -105 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 137.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

Kent State is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Kent State 1/04/25 1:00pm CST	+9.5 +100 -9.5 -120

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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.

A +9.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.

Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.

A -9.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Kent State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Kent State First to 5 Points 1/04/25 1:00pm CST	+120 -165 Bet
Ball State Kent State First to 10 Points 1/04/25 1:00pm CST	+140 -200 Bet
Ball State Kent State First to 15 Points 1/04/25 1:00pm CST	+160 -225 Bet
Ball State Kent State Game to Overtime 1/04/25 1:00pm CST	Yes +1050 No -10000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Kent State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Kent State	18-9	0.667	9-4	7-4	8-6	+5	0.571	L1
Ball State	14-13	0.519	8-5	4-7	7-7	+6	0.500	W1

Ball State & Kent State Futures Odds

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Ball State Championship Odds

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Kent State Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Kent State College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 1:00 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ball State vs Kent State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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