Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 11

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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-15, 3-8 MAC) are big, 10.5-point underdogs as they look to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (17-7, 8-3 MAC) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 144.5.

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Kent State Cover -10.5 vs Eastern Michigan -108

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Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan betting lines

  • Kent State moneyline odds to win: -641
  • Eastern Michigan moneyline odds to win: +439
  • Spread: Kent State (-10.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Kent State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, Kent State sports a better record against the spread (7-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-6-0).
  • The Golden Flashes have eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (72.7%) than road tilts (44.4%).
  • Kent State has fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 9-2, compared to going 4-3 in away games.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Golden Flashes have been racking up 79.6 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 86.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • Kent State’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 79.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 80.0 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Golden Flashes’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.8% from deep. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 9.5 makes and 34.5%.

Kent State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-12-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-10-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-5 (Home: 9-2; Away: 4-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.7 (150th in nation) 43.1 (120th) 37.3 (18th) 30.1 (126th) 16.6 (47th) 13.9 (354th)

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Eastern Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, Eastern Michigan has a better winning percentage at home (.889, 8-1-0 record) than on the road (.643, 9-5-0).
  • Eagles games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of nine) than away (five of 14) this season.
  • The Eagles’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .400 (2-3), and on the road it is .250 (3-9).

Recent trends

  • The Eagles have fared worse offensively in their previous 10 games, tallying 69.0 points per contest, 1.7 fewer points their than season average of 70.7.
  • Over its past 10 games, Eastern Michigan is allowing 72.0 points per game, 0.4 fewer points than its season average (72.4).
  • The Eagles are making 6.6 threes per game with a 31.7% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.2 and 32.5%.

Eastern Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 17-6-0 (Home: 8-1-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 14-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-16-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 2-3; Away: 3-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (246th in nation) 43.9 (169th) 32.3 (176th) 32.1 (237th) 12.8 (272nd) 11.4 (213th)
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