Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction 3/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Michigan vs Kent State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 6th at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 10-20 (4-13) this season after they lost to Ball State in overtime by a score of 74-71 in their last game. Western Michigan trailed 25-22 at halftime, but they scored 39 points in the second half, before losing in OT. The Broncos shot 41% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Justice Williams led WMU with 22 points and six rebounds, while Jayden Brewer added 20 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Western Michigan lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 69-67, but did beat Bowling Green by a score of 88-79 before that. The Broncos have scored 74.7 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.3 points against per game this season. Justice Williams is averaging 15.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Jayden Brewer is averaging 13.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Broncos. Western Michigan is shooting 44.2% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 35.0% on three pointers this season. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 22-8 (13-4) this year after they defeated NIU by a score of 102-76 in their last game. Kent State led 51-28 at halftime and they added 51 more points in the second half in the blowout win. The Golden Flashes shot 48% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Delrecco Gillespie led Kent State with 18 points and four rebounds, while Jahari Williamson added 18 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kent State lost to Akron by a score of 92-70, but did beat Central Michigan by a score of 83-81 before that. The Golden Flashes have scored 85.6 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Delrecco Gillespie is averaging 18.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, while Morgan Safford is averaging 14.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Golden Flashes. Kent State is shooting 45.6% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Western Michigan vs Kent State Prediction 

Kent State comes into this matchup with a 13-4 conference record, which is the third best in the MAC. The Golden Flashes are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 78 points in three of their last four games. Western Michigan has lost four of their last five games, but they have been very close with Ball State and Miami (OH) in their last two. The Broncos are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed 79+ in three of their last five. Take Kent State at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Kent State -11.5