Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Michigan vs Kent State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Kent.

Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Broncos and Golden Flashes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Flashes are hosting the game at MAC Center in Kent, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Kent State is favored by -13.5 vs. Western Michigan in a Mid-American conference matchup.

Western Michigan vs. Kent State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Western Michigan Broncos at Kent State Golden Flashes
Where: Kent at MAC Center
Date: Tuesday, January 14th
Betting Odds KENTST -13.5, WMICH +645 | KENTST -1025 O/U 139

Broncos Preview: Will the Broncos Win on the Road?

Western Michigan’s season struggles continued with a 91-71 road loss to Miami (OH) on Saturday, dropping their record to 2-12. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, the Broncos failed to cover the spread.

After a rough first half, trailing 54-23, Western Michigan showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the RedHawks 48-37. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 16 attempts for a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 44.3%. Inside the arc, they connected on 53.3% of their two-point shots, and they made 17 of 24 free throws, good for 70.8% from the line.

The Broncos grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Kam Craft led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 71.4% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 7 attempts. Peter Suder added 16 points and 5 assists, while Markhi Strickland, Brant Byers, and Reece Potter each contributed 14 points.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan struggled defensively, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Western Michigan's defense allowed 10 made threes on 23 attempts, a 43% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 68%. Western Michigan gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Golden Flashes Preview: Does Kent State Have What it Takes at Home?

Kent State improved to 9-4 on the season with a 68-49 road win over Buffalo on Friday, January 10th. The Golden Flashes entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 24-20 at halftime, Kent State pulled away by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing just 29. The game’s total points ended at 117, well under the O/U line of 146.5.

Golden Flashes Offense Breakdown

Kent State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 25 three-point attempts for a 16% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 43.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 62.2% of their two-point shots (23/37).

VonCameron Davis led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting just 1 of 9 from three-point range. Ryan Sabol added 16 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep, while Jalen Sullinger contributed 12 points on 6 of 11 shooting overall.

Golden Flashes Team Defense

Kent State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting 37% on 9/24 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Kent State's defense was equally effective, as their opponent managed just 7/29 for 24%. They also gave up only 7 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Golden Flashes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Western Michigan has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
The Golden Flashes are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Broncos have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Golden Flashes have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.