Miami (OH) vs Kent State Basketball Odds

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The RedHawks will play the Golden Flashes on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 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 2024-25 college basketball season, Miami (OH) and Kent State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 18th, 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, Miami (OH) currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kent State is 98.00.
  • Away Miami (OH) - Miami (OH) starts this game with a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kent State - Kent State meets Miami (OH) boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Miami (OH) currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Miami (OH) has a 0.750 overall win percentage, with Kent State matching up with a 0.688 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Miami (OH) currently possesses 12-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kent State has tallied a 11-5 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Miami (OH) faces Kent State in a magical matchup.

Miami (OH) is on fire with a 12-4 overall record. Kent State is strong at 11-5. Miami (OH) dominates the MAC with a 4-0 conference standing. Kent State trails at 2-2. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Miami (OH) has won 6 in a row, while Kent State looks to bounce back from a recent loss. College basketball conference records will determine tournament seeds. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team win! Presto chango!

Best RedHawks at Golden Flashes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Miami (OH)		Favorite

Kent State
+5.5 -105 BetMGM
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-5.5 -115 BetMGM
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Kent State has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Miami (OH) has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Miami (OH) is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
141.5 o -110 BetMGM
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141.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Miami (OH)		Favorite

Kent State
+195 BetMGM
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-250 BetMGM
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Kent State is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. Miami (OH) is the +195 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $195 on Miami (OH). Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Miami (OH) vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Kent State is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Miami (OH) is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Miami (OH) vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Miami (OH) vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Kent State is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Miami (OH) is a +195 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Miami (OH)
Kent State
1/18/25 3:00pm EST
+5.5 -105-5.5 -115
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Underdog Miami (OH) - Miami (OH) bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Miami (OH) underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Miami (OH) at Kent State Prop Bets

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Miami (OH)
Kent State
First to 5 Points
1/18/25 3:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Miami (OH)
Kent State
First to 10 Points
1/18/25 3:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Miami (OH)
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Miami (OH), Kent State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Miami (OH)14-40.7788-14-36-0-1.000W8
Kent State12-60.6675-35-23-3+30.500W1

Miami (OH) & Kent State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Miami (OH) Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Miami (OH) YR: futures available

Kent State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Kent State YR: futures available

Miami (OH) & Kent State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Miami (OH) 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 Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 3:00 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 Miami (OH) vs Kent State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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