Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, at the Prudential Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Flashes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Broncos’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kent State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Western Michigan

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

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

When these two teams faced off in January, Western Michigan secured the 94-83 victory. 

How Does Kent State Bounce Back?

Two games ago, Kent State knocked off Toledo 105-65, but in the last game against Akron, they didn’t play well enough. Kent State scored 72 points, but the defense gave up 77 points. At halftime, they were up 39-32, but in the second half, the defense gave up 45 points, leading to the defeat. Jalen Sullinger had a strong game, putting up 19 points. Three different players put up at least 10 points. The defense can’t fall again like they did in the second half on Friday. 

Overall, Kent State has gone 19-10 and 13-12-2 against the spread. Away from home, they have been decent, going 7-5 straight up. The stats don’t jump off the page for this team, but they are just a solid team. Kent State averages 73.9 points, while their defense gives up 68 points per game. One thing they have done is create turnovers, and they are averaging 7.62 steals per game, which is 91st in college basketball. VonCameron Davis has been the top player, averaging 15.3 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Does Western Michigan Have Confidence?

Western Michigan suddenly has two wins in a row, and they already had that win over Kent State earlier this season. Two games ago against Ohio, they won 82-74, and in the last game against the Northern Illinois Huskies, they secured a 74-70 victory. They were up 43-34 at halftime, and they held on in the second half. Chansey Willis Jr had a huge game, putting up 17 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Four different players put up at least 10 points. In this game, Western Michigan’s defense will need to step up to put the pressure on. 

The Broncos sit with an 11-18 record overall, and they have gone 12-15-1 against the spread. It has been a struggle all season, and away from home, they have gone 5-8. Western Michigan is averaging 72.4 points while their defense is giving up 76.6 points. This is a solid rebounding team, averaging 34.34 boards grabbed per game. Chansey Willis Jr. is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Western Michigan Will Cover Against Penn State

• The home team has won six of Kent State’s last seven games.
• Western Michigan has won the first half in each of its last five night games at University Arena.

Total Point Facts

• Each of Kent State’s last seven games have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of Western Michigan’s last four night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 155+ points.

Kent State vs Western Michigan Prediction

I am surprised that Western Michigan is this big of the underdog, but I will gladly take the extra points. Not only is Western Michigan playing well heading into this game, but they already have that win over Kent State. In the first game against Kent State, Western Michigan scored 94 points, and they are going to find that offensive success again. They might not score 94 points in this game, but they are going to have a solid offensive game, and they will do enough to keep it close. Back Western Michigan against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Western Michigan +7.5