The Kent State Golden Flashes (22-8, 13-4 MAC) host the Western Michigan Broncos (10-20, 4-13 MAC) in a matchup of MAC teams at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6, 2026. The Broncos are 12.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is 158.5.
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Kent State Cover -12.5 vs Western Michigan -107
Kent State vs. Western Michigan betting lines
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: -719
- Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +513
- Spread: Kent State (-12.5)
- Total: 158.5
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Kent State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in 14 opportunities at home, and it has covered five times in 12 opportunities in road games.
- When playing at home, the Golden Flashes go over the total 71.4% of the time (10 of 14 games). They’ve hit the over in 50% of away games (six of 12 contests).
- Kent State has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 11-2 (.846). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 6-3 (.667).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Golden Flashes have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 76.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 85.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Kent State has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 74.3 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 80.0 it has conceded per game this season.
- The Golden Flashes’ last 10 outings have seen them make 9.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.6% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 9.9 makes and 35.8%.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-16-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 11-13-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 17-11-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-5 (Home: 11-2; Away: 6-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (155th in nation) | 43.8 (148th) | 36.3 (25th) | 29.9 (113th) | 16.4 (48th) | 13.4 (345th) |
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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Western Michigan’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .615 (8-5-0). Away, it is .467 (7-8-0).
- Broncos games have finished above the over/under 53.8% of the time at home (seven of 13), and 66.7% of the time away (10 of 15).
- This year the Broncos are 2-6 at home as moneyline underdogs (.250 winning percentage). Away they are 3-12 (.200).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Broncos are putting up 72.1 points per game, 2.6 fewer points than their season average (74.7).
- Western Michigan has played worse defensively in its previous 10 games, allowing 80.0 points per contest, 0.7 more points than its season average of 79.3.
- In their last 10 games, the Broncos are making 7.1 three-pointers per game, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (7.2). They own a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (37.4%) compared to their season average (35.0%).
Western Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-13-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 11-12-0)
- O-U-P: 17-11-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 10-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-18 (Home: 2-6; Away: 3-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (241st in nation) | 46.1 (282nd) | 32.5 (144th) | 30.8 (174th) | 12.6 (275th) | 11.3 (217th) |
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