The Bowling Green Falcons (11-4, 2-1 MAC) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (11-3, 2-0 MAC) after winning four straight road games. The Golden Flashes are favored by just 2.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The matchup’s over/under is set at 153.5.
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Kent State Cover -2.5 vs Bowling Green -112
Kent State vs. Bowling Green betting lines
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: -159
- Bowling Green moneyline odds to win: +134
- Spread: Kent State (-2.5)
- Total: 153.5
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Kent State covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. Kent State covered five times in 13 games at home, and it covered seven times in 13 games when playing on the road.
- When it came to point totals, the Golden Flashes hit the over more often when playing at home last year, as they eclipsed the total 10 times in 13 opportunities (76.9%). In road games, they hit the over three times in 13 opportunities (23.1%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Kent State won a lower percentage of its games at home (.692) compared to road games (.875).
Last season stats
- Last season, the Golden Flashes were 189th in the country on offense (73.5 points scored per game) and 61st on defense (68.3 points conceded).
- Kent State grabbed 33.8 rebounds per game and gave up 28.8 boards last year, ranking 68th and 45th, respectively, in the country.
- Last season the Golden Flashes were ranked 268th in the nation in assists with 12.4 per game.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 0-1-0)
- O-U-P: 8-4-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (64th in nation) | 43.2 (166th) | 35.6 (76th) | 29.4 (105th) | 18.1 (32nd) | 14.3 (348th) |
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Bowling Green statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Bowling Green has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4-0 record) than on the road (.750, 3-1-0).
- Falcons games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of six) than away (two of four) this year.
- The Falcons’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and on the road it is .500 (1-1).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Falcons are posting 88.9 points per game, 0.2 fewer points than their season average (89.1).
- Over its past 10 games, Bowling Green is ceding 68.4 points per contest, compared to its season average of 68.7 points allowed.
- In their last 10 games, the Falcons are draining 8.1 treys per contest, 0.6 more than their season average (7.5). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (35.8%) compared to their season average (34.1%).
Bowling Green betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 4-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 (29th in nation) | 42.3 (116th) | 32.9 (200th) | 29.6 (113th) | 16.8 (66th) | 11.4 (169th) |
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