Kent State Favored Over Central Michigan in Mid-American Conference Showdown

Game outlook

The Central Michigan Chippewas will be facing off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Mid-American Conference matchup at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Central Michigan is coming off back-to-back losses while Kent State snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Buffalo. Both teams are relatively healthy with no players listed on the injury reports. Kent State is the betting favorite with the opening spread at -8.5, a line that has remained unchanged. As the regular season winds down, Central Michigan trails the MAC leader by two games, while Kent State is five games back.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Chippewas +310 | Golden Flashes -406

Spread: Chippewas +8.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 80%.

Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan's basketball team has been struggling offensively this season, averaging only 66.7 points per game which ranks 331st in the nation. However, they have been slightly better on defense, allowing an average of 70.4 points per game which is 131st. The team's shooting percentages are also low, with a 42.6% overall shooting percentage and a 30.6% three-point shooting percentage. Leading the team in scoring is Anthony Pritchard with an average of 13.5 points per game, shooting 46.1% overall. Ryan Taylor is the second leading scorer with 11.3 points per game and a 45% shooting percentage. Pritchard also leads in assists, while Taylor leads in rebounds and blocked shots. Central Michigan has a record of 16-12 this season and is ranked 312th in power rankings. On defense, the team allows opponents to shoot 41.5% overall and 31.6% from three-point range. Central Michigan also averages 35.78 rebounds per game and has a turnover average of 12.37. Despite their struggles, the team has shown potential and will look to improve as the season continues. A career night for our guy 4PM! 25 points for the sophomore in the battle against Ball State 💪🥱 #FireUpChips 🔥⬆️🏀 pic.twitter.com/lUpLXjYbeT