Kent State vs Ball State Picks & Prediction for Saturday, February 14, 2026
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The Ball State Cardinals will host the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday. Kent State is a -8 road favorite and the over/under is set at 142 points. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM est at the John E. Worthen Arena. Don't miss another winning pick. Check out all of our expert's Free College Basketball Picks.ย
Ball State Cardinals Preview
The Ball State Cardinals are 8-16 on the season. Ball State is 4-6 over their last ten games and they carry a 5-5 home court record. The Cardinals lost 63-53 in their last game played against Buffalo. Davion Hill led the way in the loss with 14 points. Juwan Maxey added 11 points. Armoni Zeigler leads Ball State on the season with 12.8 points scored per game. The Cardinals are scoring 66.3 points per game with 6.7 made three pointers. Ball State is averaging 7.7 steals per game.
Kent State Golden Flashes Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashesย are 18-7 on the season. Kent State is 6-4 over their last ten games and they carry a 4-5 road record. The Golden Flashes are averaging 86.4 points per game with 9.6 made three pointers. Kent State is averaging 6.6 steals per game. The Golden Flashes beat Eastern Michigan 95-91 in their last game played. Morgan Safford led the way with 23 points. Delreccoย Gillespie added 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Gillespie leads the Golden Flashes with 19 points scored per game.
Ball State vs Kent State Picks & Prediction
Kent State is 9-14 against the spread on the season. Ball State has covered the spread in just 8 games this season. The Golden Flashes do carry a losing road record but are the clear and better team in this matchup. Lay the points with the road favorite.
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- Final Score Prediction: Kent State Golden Flashes win 80-66 and cover ATS.
Ball State vs Kent State Best Free Picks
- Kent State Golden Flashes -8
- OVER 142