Kent State vs Ball State Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Kent State Golden Flashes and Ball State Cardinals meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Worthen Arena. Here’s a Kent State vs Ball State Prediction. This article will include a Kent State vs Ball State Pick.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes lost to Southern Miss, beat Eastern Michigan, and they play Bowling Green next. Kent State has won 6 of its last 9 games.

The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 90 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Delrecco Gillespie is averaging 19 points and 11.8 rebounds, while Morgan Safford is averaging 13.6 points and 1.6 assists. Rob Whaley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Cian Medley is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Kent State Golden Flashes are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Kent State Golden Flashes are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.

Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview

The Ball State Cardinals lost to Buffalo, beat UL Monroe, and they play Ohio next. Ball State has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The Ball State Cardinals are averaging 66.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Armoni Zeigler is averaging 12.8 points and 2.7 assists, while Davion Hill is averaging 12.4 points and 4 rebounds. Joey Hart is dishing 1 assist and Devon Barnes is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Ball State Cardinals are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The Ball State Cardinals are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Ball State Cardinals will win

• The home team has won five of the last six games between Kent State and Ball State.
• Kent State has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
• Ball State has won the first half in three of its last four day games at John E. Worthen Arena.

Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win

• Ball State has lost five of its last six day games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Kent State has won four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Kent State has won the first half in four of its last five day games against the Mid-American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ball State’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Six of Kent State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at John E. Worthen Arena have produced a total of 144+ points.

Kent State vs Ball State Prediction

Kent State has failed to cover 7 of its last 10 games, so I’m not thrilled to lay the points on the road. The problem is Kent State wins most of the games it’s supposed to win, so I’m going to assume a cover will come sooner than later. Ball State isn’t a good team and is 8-14 ATS in its own right. Ball State is one of the worst offensive teams in the country, and the defense suffers when those droughts take place. This should be a comfortable win for Kent State. I’ll lay the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Kent State -8.5