Kent State vs Central Michigan Basketball Odds

The Golden Flashes will play the Chippewas on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 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 Central Michigan are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 13th, 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 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Central Michigan is 98.00.
  • Away Kent State - Kent State starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Central Michigan - Central Michigan meets Kent State boasting a 3-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Kent State currently ranks 3rd (0.333) in the MAC Conference, with Central Michigan now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Kent State has a 0.533 overall win percentage, with Central Michigan, matching up with a 0.467 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Kent State currently possesses 8-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Central Michigan has tallied a 7-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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In a magical clash, Kent State (8-7) faces Central Michigan (7-8) on Saturday.

Conference records will determine tournament seeds, adding intensity to this matchup.

Kent State (1-2) seeks to break their losing streak, while Central Michigan (2-1) aims for their third consecutive win.

To make the most of your bets, review the tables below for the best point spread, total, and moneylines. Legally bet on college basketball at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.

Both teams' futures odds and current standings are also listed below.

Best Golden Flashes at Chippewas Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Central Michigan
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State has a -7.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Central Michigan has a +7.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Central Michigan 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 141.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Central Michigan
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. Central Michigan is the +250 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $250 on Central Michigan. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kent State vs Central Michigan College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

Kent State is a -7.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Central Michigan is a +7.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kent State vs Central Michigan College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

The best over line is 141.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kent State vs Central Michigan College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

Kent State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Central Michigan is a +250 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Kent State
Central Michigan
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
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Underdog Central Michigan - Central Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +7.5 Central Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.

Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -7.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kent State at Central Michigan Prop Bets

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Kent State
Central Michigan
First to 5 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
Kent State
Central Michigan
First to 10 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
-160+115Bet
Kent State
Central Michigan
First to 15 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
-175+125Bet
Kent State
Central Michigan
Game to Overtime
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
Yes +1250No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kent State, Central Michigan
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Central Michigan18-140.56310-37-912-6+20.667L1
Kent State17-170.5009-64-98-10+60.444L1

Kent State & Central Michigan Futures Odds

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

Team
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Kent State
Central Michigan Championship Odds

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Kent State & Central Michigan Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Kent State vs Central Michigan 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 Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 2:00 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.

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

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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