James Madison vs Kent State Basketball Odds

The Dukes will play the Golden Flashes on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2023-24 college basketball season has begun, with James Madison and Kent State scheduled to matchup on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Let's review each team's key performance stats from the 2022-23 season to see what's in store for this early season matchup.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - James Madison had a 98.50 conference power ranking in the 2022-23 season. The conference power ranking for Kent State in the 2022-23 season was 99.50.
  • Away James Madison - When the 2022-23 regular season ended, James Madison had a 8-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kent State - As for Kent State, they finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 15-0 record as a home team. They ranked 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins for the 2022-23 season.
  • Conference Win Percentage - James Madison ended up ranking 3rd (0.667) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Kent State standing 2nd (0.833) for points scored in the 2022 MAC Conference.
  • Overall Win Percentage - James Madison finished the regular season with a 0.667 overall win percentage. Meanwhile, Kent State notched a 0.800 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - James Madison had a 22-11 regular season overall record, with Kent State tallying a 28-7 regular season standing last year.

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In a magical clash on November 9th, 2023, James Madison visits Kent State. James Madison finished 22-11 last season, while Kent State dominated with a 28-7 record. Conference records are crucial as they determine tournament seeds. James Madison ended with a 12-6 Sun Belt Conference standing, and Kent State had a 15-3 MAC Conference standing. Bet on this game with any of SportsBetting3.com's partner sportsbooks and review the odds before tipoff. Wizards predict an intense battle on the court. Check out the team prop bets below.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

James Madison
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State has a -3.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. James Madison has a +3.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. James Madison is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 146.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 146.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

James Madison
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State is the -165 moneyline favorite. Risk $165 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. James Madison is the +140 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $140 on James Madison. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the James Madison vs Kent State College Basketball game on Thursday, November 9th, 2023?

Kent State is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while James Madison is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the James Madison vs Kent State College Basketball game on Thursday, November 9th, 2023?

The best over line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the James Madison vs Kent State College Basketball game on Thursday, November 9th, 2023?

Kent State is a -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and James Madison is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Underdog James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +3.5 James Madison underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -3.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

James Madison at Kent State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - James Madison, Kent State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
MAC
Kent State17-170.5009-64-98-10+60.444L1
Sun Belt
James Madison32-40.88914-112-215-3+10.833L1

James Madison & Kent State Futures 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 James Madison vs Kent State College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the James Madison vs Kent State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the James Madison vs Kent State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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