Bowling Green vs Kent State Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Bowling Green Falcons and the Kent State Golden Flashes meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the MAC Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bowling Green Falcons vs. Kent State Golden Flashes prediction.

Bowling Green Falcons Recap

The Bowling Green Falcons come into this game looking to add on to their 101-100 win over UMass last time out to sit at 11-4 this season. After this game, Bowling Green will head home for a matchup with Akron.

Falcons Win 5 Of Last 6

Javontae Campbell leads the Falcons in scoring and assists with 17.7 PPG and 4.4 APG along with 3.4 SPG and 4.8 RPG while Sam Towns has 13.3 PPG with 6.9 RPG to lead the Falcons in rebounding so far this season. Mayar Wol has 11.5 PPG with 2.7 RPG and Josiah Shackelford has 11.2 PPG with 2.9 RPG as well on the year. Javon Ruffin’s added 10.1 PPG with 2.8 RPG and 2.6 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Bowling Green so far this season. Justin Thomas has also added 7.1 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 3.8 APG as well this season. As a team, Bowling Green is averaging 89.1 PPG on 49.8% shooting from the foul line this season. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Recap

The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this game looking to add on to their 77-73 win over Northern Illinois last time out to sit at 11-3 this season. After this game, Kent State will head on the road for a game against Central Michigan.

Golden Flashes Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight

Delrecco Gillespie leads Kent State in scoring and rebounding by averaging a double-double per game with 19.1 PPG and 11.9 RPG while Morgan Safford has 14.1 PPG and 5.4 RPG as well this season. Rob Whaley Jr. has 10.6 PPG and 3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Kent State so far this season. Quinn Woidke has 9.9 PPG with 2.8 RPG and Cian Medley has 9.8 PPG with a team-high 6.2 APG to lead Kent State in assists while Jahari Williamson’s chipped in 9.1 PPG as well this season. As a team, Kent State is averaging 90.6 PPG on 48.1% shooting from the field, 36.4% from three and 74.3% from the foul line so far this season. 

Bowling Green Falcons @ Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Trends: January 6, 2026

Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win

• Kent State has won each of its last 12 games against Bowling Green.
• Bowling Green has lost each of its last five games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
• Kent State has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win

• Bowling Green has won five of its last six games.
• Bowling Green has won the first half in each of its last three road night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kent State’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Bowling Green’s last six night games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kent State has recorded the equal-longest home winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (9 games).
• Kent State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.4).
• Bowling Green ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.5).
• Bowling Green ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (19.1).

Bowling Green Falcons vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction

I’m on Kent State here. Should be a great game between two perennial threats in the MAC, but ultimately I like the home court edge for Kent State here and I think that the Golden Flashes have a really good shot at bagging the win and cover here. Give me Kent State.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Kent State -1.5