Ball State is healthy and has excellent balance, as four players score double figures, led by 6-5 junior guard Jermahri Hill (16.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg). They've won three in a row and five of seven, including a 63-61 win at Eastern Kentucky as a +3 dog. Kent State focuses on defense, as the offense averages just 69.6 points while shooting 40.2% from the field and 29.4% from long range. Ball State won the most recent meeting, 76-69, as Kent shot 40.9%. Back Ball State on the moneyline.
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February 14, 2026 2:00pm ET
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Kent St. Golden Flashes
#639
Ball State Cardinals
#640
Lines & Odds
-7 (-110)
ATS
+7 (-110)
-349
Moneyline
+275
OVER 143 (-110)
Total
UNDER 143 (-110)
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 56% of the public bets were on Kent St. Golden Flashes on the -7 ATS. And, 57% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Kent State would win by a score of 75.8 to 67.8 with Kent State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Kent St. Golden Flashes 
31
35
75
Ball State Cardinals
31
37
68
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January 4, 2025 2:00pm ET
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Ball State Cardinals
#637
Kent St. Golden Flashes
#638
Lines & Odds
+10 (-110)
ATS
-10 (-110)
+431
Moneyline
-605
OVER 137.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 137.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 55% of the public bets were on Kent St. Golden Flashes on the -10 ATS. And, 64% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Kent State would win by a score of 74.6 to 63.8 with Kent State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Ball State at Kent State
January 4, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Ball State Cardinals
36
39
75
Kent St. Golden Flashes
31
36
67
March 5, 2024 7:00pm ET
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Kent St. Golden Flashes
#609
Ball State Cardinals
#610
Lines & Odds
-3 (-115)
ATS
+3 (-110)
-156
Moneyline
+133
OVER 142.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 142.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 51% of the public bets were on Ball State Cardinals on the +3 ATS. And, 58% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Kent State would win by a score of 72.5 to 71.5 with Kent State winning on the moneyline, Ball State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Kent St. Golden Flashes
32
37
69
Ball State Cardinals
37
39
76
January 2, 2024 7:00pm ET
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Ball State Cardinals
#621
Kent St. Golden Flashes
#622
Lines & Odds
+11 (-110)
ATS
-11 (-110)
+452
Moneyline
-682
OVER 142.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 142.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 53% of the public bets were on Ball State Cardinals on the +11 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Kent State would win by a score of 78.4 to 67.2 with Kent State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Ball State Cardinals
30
39
69
Kent St. Golden Flashes
41
41
82
February 21, 2023 7:00pm ET
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Kent St. Golden Flashes
#629
Ball State Cardinals
#630
Lines & Odds
-3 (-110)
ATS
+3 (-110)
-158
Moneyline
+134
OVER 141 (-110)
Total
UNDER 141 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 59% of the public bets were on Kent St. Golden Flashes on the -3 ATS. And, 68% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Kent State would win by a score of 72.2 to 69.1 with Kent State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Kent St. Golden Flashes
33
37
70
Ball State Cardinals
32
50
82
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