Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction - College Basketball Picks 3/2/24
Kent State (14-14) vs Central Michigan (16-12)
Game Info: Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center)
Betting Odds: Kent State -8.5 -- Over/Under: 134 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Central Michigan Chippewas and Kent State Golden Flashes face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Kent State Mac Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Central Michigan vs Kent State prediction.
Central Michigan Has Lost Two Games in a Row
Central Michigan is really struggling and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Ball State, Central Michigan scored 71 points, but the defense gave up 79 points and they ended up losing by eight points. Central Michigan is averaging 66.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 129th in the league and they are going to need the defense to be good here. Anthony Pritchard is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 46.1 percent from the field.
Kent State Has Won Two Straight Games
Kent State has played well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Eastern Michigan, Kent State scored 76 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. Kent State is averaging 75.9 points while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 114th in the league and they are going to need to have the offense to run up the score here. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 44.7 percent from the field.
Central Michigan vs Kent State Betting Prediction
I really like Central Michigan here, and they are going to find a way to get the job done, even on the road. Central Michigan has struggled a little bit the last couple of games, but they are going to bounce back here. Pritchard is having a strong season averaging 13.5 points and they he’s going to have a big game here. Kent State’s defnese will struggle here, and Central Michigan is going to cover the spread.
Shane’s Pick Central Michigan +8.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
