Kent State went UNDER in both of its conference tournament games, and it has allowed an average of 76 points in its past four games. The Golden Flashes have gone UNDER five of six as underdogs. They shoot 35.2 percent from 3-point range, and Illinois State is #59 in the country, allowing opponents only 31.4 percent from beyond the arc. The Redbirds shoot 35.3 percent from 3-point range, and they have gone UNDER four of their past six games. Illinois State allows just 60.4 points in home games and a .279 3-point shooting percentage. The Redbirds are 18-13 UNDER overall. Take the UNDER.
Previous Matchups & Picks
March 18, 2026 8:00pm ET
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Kent St. Golden Flashes
#691
Illinois State Redbirds
#692
Lines & Odds
+4.5 (-110)
ATS
-4.5 (-110)
+162
Moneyline
-192
OVER 154.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 154.5 (-110)
Golden Flashes vs. Redbirds Spread Picks
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 64% of the public bets were on Kent St. Golden Flashes on the +4.5 ATS. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois State would win by a score of 77.8 to 75.9 with Illinois State winning on the moneyline, Kent State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Pro Picks
This Pro Pick was released to clients on March 17, 2026 at 11:30AM ET.
Kent State at Illinois State
March 18, 2026
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Kent St. Golden Flashes
45
33
58
Illinois State Redbirds
45
34
79
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