Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes 1/20/2023 – Friday’s match between the Ball State Cardinals and the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Mid-American Conference match. After its 71-70 win over Western Michigan, Ball State moved up to 13-5 overall. They are now 4-1 in MAC play. However, Kent State Golden Flashes are predicted to win this game according to recent college basketball betting sites.
Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes
Date & Time: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
Location: Memorial A & C Center
TV: CBSSN
Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Odds
Ball State
Moneyline: +400
Spread: +9.5 (-110)
Total: 139 over (-110)
Kent State
Moneyline: -450
Spread: -9.5 (-110)
Total: 139 under (-110)
Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes Analysis
Jarron Coleman leads Ball State in assists and scoring with averages 14.6 and 3.6 points per game. Payton Sparks is the top rebounder with 8.3 rebounds per game. Four players from Ball State average double-digit scoring. The team averages 76.2 points per contest and shoots 47.7% overall, 37.2% from 3-point territory.
Kent State will be looking for its 10th consecutive win when it hosts Ball State on Friday. After its 77-63 win over Eastern Michigan, Kent State is now 15-3 overall and 5-0 MAC. Sincere Carry was Kent State’s leading scorer with 14 points. The Golden Flashes shot 46.7% while Eastern Michigan managed 41.0%. Kent State committed nine turnovers while Eastern Michigan had to make 13 mistakes.
Sincere Carry is Kent State’s leading scorer and leader for assists with 16.9 points per game and 4.8 assists per games, while Miryne Thomas is the top rebounder with an average of 6.9 rebounds per match. Kent State’s three top scorers are all in double figures and the team averages 74.6 points per night. Kent State shoots at 43.8% from the overall court and 33.6% in three-point territory.
Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes Against the Spread
Ball State are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games. Ball State are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games against Kent State. Ball State are 3-17 SU in their last 20 games against Kent State. Ball State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road. Ball State are 1-12 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Kent State.
Kent State are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kent State’s last 9 games. Kent State are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kent State’s last 10 games against Ball State. Kent State are 15-0 SU in their last 15 games at home. Kent State are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Ball State.
Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes Free Pick
Kent State will be dominant in MAC play, with six consecutive conference victories on Friday against Ball State. The Golden Flashes are currently 13-3 ATS. Kent State Golden Flashes will lead the game as per NCAAB betting lines.
Free Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes
