Eastern Kentucky vs. Kent State prediction: model has Kent State by 6
By Hardwood Bricks staff ·
Eastern Kentucky visits Kent State (1-2) at M.A.C. Center in Kent Monday at 7 PM ET on ESPN+.
Our model makes Kent State a 6.3-point favorite, projecting an 87-80 final, and gives Kent State a 70% chance to win.
Players to watch: Chansey Willis Jr. of Kent State, 12.2 points a game; Latif Diouf of Kent State, 10.3 points a game; Cameron Williams of Kent State, 5.6 points a game.
Kent State traveled about 514 miles to Kent.
Antonio Gates averaged 20.6 points and scored 640 points as a Kent State senior before becoming a three-time first-team All-Pro tight end with the San Diego Chargers.
No line yet. MAC lines usually post about a day ahead; once books post, the model's side and total leans show here in color.
OverUnderFavoriteUnderdogThe colored fill is the gap between the model and the market: a full chip means 6 points or more. The number on each chip is that gap.
Projections come from opponent-adjusted offense, defense and pace for every D-I team, with home court. Player absences are not in the number yet. A lean is the gap between the model and the market, not a guarantee. 21+.
Players to watch
Box-score ratings, points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I player
Best overall is the top net rating among regulars in this game; offensive engine and defensive anchor are the best on each end. Ranks are among 146 rated MAC players. Early in the season these lean on last year's numbers. Tap a player for his profile.
Team ratings
EKU
KENT
Net rating
-7.7 #256
-4.7 #217
Offense
102.8 #233
109.6 #113
Defense
110.5 #267
114.3 #330
Tempo
73.0 #47
71.5 #102
Games this season
4
3
Per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent and venue; # is the D-I rank of 365. Defense: lower is better. Full table on the ratings page.
