Kent State vs Ball State Basketball Odds

The Golden Flashes will play the Cardinals on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Kent State and Ball State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Kent State currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ball State is 95.33.
Away Kent State - Kent State starts this game with a 4-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Ball State - Ball State meets Kent State boasting a 5-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 8th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Kent State currently ranks 3rd (0.750) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State now standing 7th (0.273) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Kent State has a 0.720 overall win percentage, with Ball State matching up with a 0.333 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Kent State currently possesses 18-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ball State has tallied a 8-16 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Kent State takes on Ball State in a magical matchup!

Kent State is on fire with an 18-7 overall standing, 9-3 in the MAC. Ball State struggles at 8-16 overall, 3-8 in the MAC.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Kent State is aiming for a higher conference tournament seed with their winning streak. Ball State needs to turn things around to improve their conference standing.

It's a battle of the wizards on the court as Kent State and Ball State clash. Don't miss the excitement on Saturday, February 14th, 2026!

Best Golden Flashes at Cardinals Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Kent State
+7.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-7.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Kent State has a -7.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +7.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
143.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	143.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 143.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 143.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Kent State
+300 BetMGM Bet	-375 BetMGM Bet

Kent State is the -375 moneyline favorite. Risk $375 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. Ball State is the +300 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $300 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 14th, 2026?

Kent State is a -7.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +7.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 14th, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 14th, 2026?

Kent State is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Kent State Ball State 2/14/26 2:00pm EST	-7.5 -115 +7.5 -105

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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +7.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.

Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -7.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kent State at Ball State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Kent State Ball State First to 5 Points 2/14/26 2:00pm EST	-155 +110 Bet
Kent State Ball State First to 10 Points 2/14/26 2:00pm EST	-175 +125 Bet
Kent State Ball State First to 15 Points 2/14/26 2:00pm EST	-190 +135 Bet
Kent State Ball State Game to Overtime 2/14/26 2:00pm EST	Yes +900 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kent State, Ball State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Kent State	24-10	0.706	14-3	7-6	14-4	+4	0.778	L2
Ball State	12-19	0.387	7-7	4-11	7-11	+11	0.389	W4

Kent State & Ball State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Kent State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Kent State YR: futures available

Ball State Championship Odds

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Kent State & Ball State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Kent State vs Ball State College Basketball Game

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