- Kent State is a -1.5 point favorite vs UMass
- Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
- Kent State / UMass TV channel: ESPN+
The Kent State Golden Flashes visit Mullins Center to take on the UMass Minutemen on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Amherst, MA.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Kent State vs. UMass Over/Under is 166.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. UMass Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | -1.5 -105 | O 166.5 -105 | -120 |
| UMass | +1.5 -115 | U 166.5 -115 | 100 |
Kent State vs UMass Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 55.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs UMass Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 away games (+8.00 Units / 26% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.95 Units / 2% ROI)
UMass Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Massachusetts has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.20 Units / 25% ROI)
- Massachusetts have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 6% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.12% ROI).
- 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 5.62% ROI
- 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
- 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI
UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UMass has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
UMass is shooting 66% from the free throw line (628/952) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
UMass averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
UMass shot 31% from three (202/646) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
UMass is shooting 65% from the free throw line (162/250) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State allowed 68.3 points per game (2,459 points/36 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2
Kent State has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (292 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.2
Kent State has allowed 70.7 points per game (3,253 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2
Kent State has allowed 10.4 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
UMass is shooting 66% from the free throw line (628/952) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
UMass averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
UMass shot 31% from three (202/646) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
UMass is shooting 65% from the free throw line (162/250) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State allowed 68.3 points per game (2,459 points/36 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2
Kent State has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (292 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.2
Kent State has allowed 70.7 points per game (3,253 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2
Kent State has allowed 10.4 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2
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