The Bobcats will play the Golden Flashes on Friday, January 26th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Ohio and Kent State are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 26th, 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, Ohio currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kent State is 97.33.
- Away Ohio - Ohio starts this game with a 0-5 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kent State - Kent State meets Ohio boasting a 5-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Ohio currently ranks 4th (0.429) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State now standing 4th (0.429) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Ohio has a 0.474 overall win percentage, with Kent State, matching up with a 0.526 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Ohio currently possesses 9-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kent State has tallied a 10-9 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we dive into the magical realm of college basketball! On Friday, January 26th, 2024, prepare yourselves for an enchanting clash between the Ohio away team and the Kent State home team. Ohio, with a 9-10 overall standing, will face the mighty Kent State, boasting a 10-9 overall standing in this whimsical 2023-24 season.
In this mystical world of college basketball, conference records hold great power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament, paving the path for glory. Ohio and Kent State, with identical 3-4 MAC Conference standings, will battle fiercely to improve their positions and ascend the ranks.
Ohio enters this contest with a lost game current streak, a spell of misfortune that they seek to break. On the other hand, Kent State comes in riding the wave of victory, their triumphant spirits soaring high. As the two teams collide, the atmosphere will crackle with anticipation, for both sides hunger for victory.
Before you embark on your own magical journey, remember to review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. And fear not, for you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay! For those who seek deeper insight, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So, grab your wands, summon your knowledge, and let the battle begin!
Best Bobcats at Golden Flashes Odds
| Underdog Ohio | Favorite Kent State |
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| Underdog Ohio | Favorite Kent State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kent State is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Kent State is a -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Ohio
Kent State
1/26/24 6:30pm EST | +3.5 -115-3.5 -105 |
Underdog Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Ohio 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 $95.24 at -105 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.
Ohio at Kent State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ohio
Kent State
1/26/24 6:30pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Ohio | 20-13 | 0.606 | 12-3 | 5-7 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
| Kent State | 17-17 | 0.500 | 9-6 | 4-9 | 8-10 | +6 | 0.444 | L1 |
Ohio & 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.
Ohio Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio YR: futures available
Kent State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kent State |
Ohio & Kent State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio vs Kent State College Basketball Game
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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 Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio vs Kent State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio vs Kent State Game.
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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.