Kent State vs Ball State Basketball Odds

The Golden Flashes will play the Cardinals on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. 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

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Kent State and Ball State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Kent State currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ball State is 95.00.
  • Away Kent State - Kent State starts this game with a 4-7 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Ball State - Ball State meets Kent State boasting a 8-7 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Kent State currently ranks 6th (0.500) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State now standing 7th (0.375) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Kent State has a 0.517 overall win percentage, with Ball State matching up with a 0.483 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Kent State currently possesses 15-14 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ball State has tallied a 14-15 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Kent State meets Ball State in a thrilling match-up.

Both teams aim to improve their conference standings for the upcoming tournament. Kent State has momentum with two wins, while Ball State looks to bounce back. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

With Kent State holding a 8-8 MAC Conference record, and Ball State at 6-10, every game counts. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Come one, come all to witness the magic on the court as Kent State battles Ball State. Let the sparks fly in this clash of college basketball titans. Bet wisely, my friends, as the fate of the conference standings hang in the balance. May the best team prevail in this epic showdown!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Ball State
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State has a -1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. 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
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 142.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 142.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ball State
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State is the -125 moneyline favorite. Risk $125 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. Ball State is the +105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $105 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024?

Kent State is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024?

The best over line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024?

Kent State is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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

A +1.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

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

A -1.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Kent State at Ball State Prop Bets

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Kent State
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First to 5 Points
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Ball State
First to 10 Points
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-125-110Bet
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First to 15 Points
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kent State, Ball State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Kent State17-170.5009-64-98-10+60.444L1
Ball State15-160.4849-76-87-11+70.389L1

Kent State & Ball State Futures Odds

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Kent State Championship Odds
2024-25 Kent State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Kent State & Ball State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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

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

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