The Central Michigan Chippewas (4-12, 0-4 MAC) will attempt to turn around a five-game losing streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (12-3, 3-0 MAC) on January 10, 2026 at McGuirk Arena.
Kent State is a double-digit 10.5-point favorite against Central Michigan when the Golden Flashes face off with the Chippewas on Saturday. The over/under is 155.5 points for the game.
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Kent State vs. Central Michigan Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Arena: McGuirk Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Kent State vs. Central Michigan Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Kent State (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Kent State (-606), Central Michigan (+435)
- Total: 155.5 points
Pick ATS:Kent State (-10.5)
- Pick OU: Over (155.5)
- Prediction: Kent State 85, Central Michigan 74
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Kent State vs. Central Michigan Comparison
| Kent State Rank | Kent State Stat | Central Michigan Stat | Central Michigan Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 91.0 | Points Scored | 71.9 | 292nd |
| 334th | 81.5 | Points Allowed | 78.3 | 302nd |
| 31st | 17.9 | Assists | 15.4 | 116th |
| 344th | 14.0 | Turnovers | 11.7 | 200th |
| 54th | 48.5% | Field Goal % | 45.3% | 191st |
| 189th | 43.7% | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.6% | 312th |
Kent State Key Players
- The scoring and rebounding leader for the Golden Flashes is Delrecco Gillespie, who puts up 20.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
- Kent State's best passer is Cian Medley, who averages 6.4 assists per game to go with a PPG scoring average of 9.9.
- Morgan Safford leads the Golden Flashes in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Medley and Gillespie lead Kent State on the defensive end, with Medley leading the team in steals averaging 1.6 per game and Gillespie in blocks averaging 1.8 per contest.
Central Michigan Key Players
- Nathan Claerbaut puts up 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Chippewas, enough to be the top scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Tamario Adley's assist statline paces Central Michigan with 3.6 assists per game.
- Logan McIntire hits 2.0 three-pointers per game, the most on the Chippewas.
- Central Michigan's leader in steals is Adley with 1.4 per game, and its leader in blocks is Claerbaut with 1.9 per game.
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