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MAC play features the Kent State Golden Flashes (22-8, 13-4 MAC) at home against the Western Michigan Broncos (10-20, 4-13 MAC) on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
Kent State is a substantial 13.5-point favorite against Western Michigan when the Golden Flashes face off against the Broncos on Friday. The game's point total is 157.5.
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Kent State vs. Western Michigan Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Arena: Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Kent State vs. Western Michigan Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Kent State (-13.5)
- Moneyline: Kent State (-971), Western Michigan (+625)
- Total: 157.5 points
Pick ATS:Western Michigan (+13.5)
- Pick OU: Over (157.5)
- Prediction: Kent State 86, Western Michigan 73
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Kent State vs. Western Michigan Comparison
| Kent State Rank | Kent State Stat | Western Michigan Stat | Western Michigan Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 85.6 | Points Scored | 74.7 | 212th |
| 332nd | 80.0 | Points Allowed | 79.3 | 318th |
| 48th | 16.4 | Assists | 12.6 | 275th |
| 345th | 13.4 | Turnovers | 11.3 | 217th |
| 156th | 45.6% | Field Goal % | 44.2% | 241st |
| 148th | 43.8% | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.1% | 282nd |
Kent State Key Players
- Delrecco Gillespie leads the Golden Flashes in scoring and rebounding, tallying 18.3 points and 11.2 boards per game.
- Kent State's best passer is Cian Medley, who averages 6.6 assists per game to go with a PPG scoring average of 10.8.
- Jahari Williamson makes more threes per game than any other member of the Golden Flashes, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.4 per contest.
- Medley and Gillespie lead Kent State on the defensive end, with Medley leading the team in steals averaging 1.4 per game and Gillespie in blocks averaging 1.4 per contest.
Western Michigan Key Players
- The Broncos' leader in scoring and rebounding is Jayden Brewer with 13.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
- Jalen Griffith's assist statline leads Western Michigan with 3.3 assists per game.
- Griffith is the top scorer from distance for the Broncos, hitting 1.7 threes per game.
- Griffith (0.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for Western Michigan while Brewer (1.0 block per game) is the block leader.
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