The Western Michigan Broncos (3-12, 0-3 MAC) will look to stop an eight-game losing streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (11-4, 2-1 MAC) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center as big, 13-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 140.

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Kent State vs. Western Michigan betting lines

• Kent State moneyline odds to win: -1042
• Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +661
• Spread: Kent State (-13)
• Total: 140

Kent State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• Against the spread, Kent State has played worse at home, covering two times in four home games, and four times in six road games.
• Looking at point totals, the Golden Flashes hit the over more often at home, as they’ve gone over the total three times in four opportunities this season (75%). On the road, they have hit the over zero times in six opportunities (0%).
• As a moneyline favorite, Kent State has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to road games (1.000).

Recent trends

• The Golden Flashes have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 67.0 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.2 points fewer than the 69.2 they’ve scored this season.
• Kent State’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 61.4 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 62.5 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
• The Golden Flashes’ last 10 contests have seen them make 6.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 23.8% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 6.9 makes and 27.7%.

Kent State betting records this season

• ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 13+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-2-0; As Underdog: 0-3-0)
• O-U-P: 3-10-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 0-6-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 4-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)

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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• Western Michigan has performed better against the spread away (5-3-0) than at home (1-5-0) this season.
• Broncos games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (three times out of six) than on the road (five of eight) this season.
• As moneyline underdogs, the Broncos have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (1-7).

Recent trends

• The Broncos are putting up 70.6 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer points than their average for the season (71.0).
• Western Michigan is allowing 80.0 points per game over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 75.9 points allowed.
• The Broncos are draining 4.9 three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (5.3). In addition, they have a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (26.3%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (27.6%).

Western Michigan betting records this season

• ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 5-3-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 13+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
• O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-3-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-3 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-7)