The Kent State Golden Flashes (18-8, 8-5 MAC) are favored (-1.5) to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the Miami (OH) RedHawks (19-7, 10-3 MAC) at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Millett Hall. The matchup airs on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has a point total of 147.5.
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Kent State Cover -1.5 vs Miami (OH) 105
Kent State vs. Miami (OH) betting lines
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: -105
- Miami (OH) moneyline odds to win: -114
- Spread: Kent State (-1.5)
- Total: 147.5
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, Kent State owns a worse record against the spread (4-6-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-3-0).
- In terms of point totals, the Golden Flashes hit the over more often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total eight times in 11 opportunities this season (72.7%). In road games, they have hit the over one time in 10 opportunities (10%).
- Kent State has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 7-4 (.636). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 6-1 (.857).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Golden Flashes have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 75.3 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 72.1 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- The past 10 games have seen Kent State allow 3.6 more points per game (70.3) than its season-long average (66.7).
- The Golden Flashes’ past 10 outings have seen them make 7.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.3% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7.3 makes and 30.6%.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-10-1 (Home: 4-6-1; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 12-7-0 (As Favorite: 12-7-1; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-15-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 1-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-5 (Home: 7-4; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.9 (282nd in nation) | 41.4 (55th) | 32.6 (149th) | 28.7 (47th) | 12.9 (239th) | 10.6 (114th) |
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Miami (OH) statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Miami (OH) has a better winning percentage at home (.545, 6-5-0 record) than away (.455, 5-6-0).
- RedHawks games have finished above the over/under 72.7% of the time at home (eight of 11), and 63.6% of the time on the road (seven of 11).
- As moneyline underdogs, the RedHawks have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than on the road (3-4).
Recent trends
- The RedHawks are putting up 76.4 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 4.4 fewer points than their average for the season (80.8).
- Miami (OH) has performed worse defensively in its past 10 games, ceding 75.4 points per contest, 2.4 more points than its season average of 73.0.
- In their last 10 games, the RedHawks are draining 8.9 treys per game, 1.4 fewer threes than their season average (10.3). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (36.2%) compared to their season average (39.0%).
Miami (OH) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
- O-U-P: 15-9-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 9-1; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.4 (28th in nation) | 45.0 (248th) | 30.5 (279th) | 29.7 (94th) | 15.7 (57th) | 11.6 (222nd) |
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