Ohio vs Kent State Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Ohio vs Kent State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats are 11-10 (5-4) this season after they lost to Akron by a score of 86-65 in their last game. Ohio trailed 48-26 at halftime, but did win the second half 39-38 in the loss. The Bobcats shot 33% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Javan Simmons led Ohio with 16 points and five rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke added 16 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ohio defeated NIU by a score of 80-77, but lost to Ball State by a score of 76-71 before that. The Bobcats have scored 77.5 points per game with 33.9 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.6 points against per game this season. Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 17.6 points and 4.7 assists per game, while Aidan Hadaway is averaging 14.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Ohio is shooting 47.0% from the field, 69.0% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this season. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 15-5 (6-2) this year after they defeated Eastern Michigan in overtime by a score of 76-75 in their last game. Kent State led 31-23 at halftime, but they only scored 27 points in the second half, before getting the win in the second overtime. The Golden Flashes shot 40% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Rob Whaley Jr led Kent State with 27 points and four rebounds, while Jahari Williamson added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kent State lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 107-101, but did beat Toledo by a score of 87-84 before that. The Golden Flashes have scored 90.1 points per game with 40.0 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.9 points against per game this season. Delrecco Gillespie is averaging 19.4 points and 12.4 rebounds per game, while Morgan Safford is averaging 13.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Golden Flashes. Kent State is shooting 47.6% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win

• Kent State has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ohio has lost nine of its last 10 games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kent State has won the first half in each of its last three games against Ohio.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• The road team has won three of Kent State’s last four games.
• Kent State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against the Mid-American Conference at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 10 games between Ohio and Kent State have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Each of Ohio’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.

Ohio vs Kent State Prediction 

Kent State comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but each of their last two have gone to overtime. The Golden Flashes are shooting 48% from the field, but they have allowed at least 81 points in four of their last five. Ohio has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 80 points or more three of their last five. The Bobcats are shooting 47% from the field, but they have lost two road games in a row. Kent State should get the win here, but I don’t trust their defense. Take Ohio and the points.

David Racey's Pick: Ohio +8.5