Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th, at the Kent State Mac Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Chippewas’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Golden Flashes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Michigan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kent State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Central Michigan and Kent State 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Chippewas and Golden Flashes. 

Central Michigan Looks for Second Straight Win

Central Michigan has been up and down, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Central Michigan faced off against Texas State, and they scored 85 points on the way to the victory. Jakobi Heady put up 20 points and four rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 17 points. Two games ago against Miami Ohio, Central Michigan scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 76 points. In that game, three different players put up at least 15 points. 

Central Michigan comes into this game with an 11-12 record overall and they have gone 11-10 against the spread. Away from home, they have gone 3-7 straight up. Central Michigan is averaging is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 179th in the league while the defense is ranked 141st in the league. Jakobi Heady is the top player, averaging 13.8 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 18.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Central Michigan Will Beat Kent State

• Kent State has lost four of its last five home games against the Mid-American Conference.

Kent State Looks for Third Straight 

Kent State is suddenly picking up confidence, and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Eastern Michigan, they won 70-49, and in the last game against Arkansas State, they were able to pick up a one-point victory. Kent State scored 40 points in the 2nd half and that was just enough. Jalen Sullinger had a strong game, putting up 27 points and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Outside of those three, there wasn’t a whole lot of offensive production, and they are going to need a more balanced attack. 

Kent State comes into this game with a 15-8 record overall and they have gone 11-9-1 against the spread. The over has hit in only six of the games. Kent State is averaging 70.3 points, while their defense is giving up 64.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 281st in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. VonCameron Davis has been the top player, averaging 15.4 points while shooting 44.2 percent from the field. 

Total Points Facts

• Eighteen of the last 19 games between Central Michigan and Kent State have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Each of Central Michigan’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center have produced a total of 141+ points.

Central Michigan vs Kent State Prediction

Give me Central Michigan as the underdog here. Even on the road, the better offensive team is Central Michigan, and they are averaging 74.4 points per game. Kent State is the better defensive team, but their offense isn’t going to be good enough to cover the spread. Look for Central Michigan to score at least 75 points, which will be enough for them to cover the spread. Back Central Michigan against the spread.