The Ball State Cardinals (13-5, 4-1 MAC) take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (15-3, 5-0) Friday at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ball State vs. Kent State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Cardinals defeated Western Michigan 71-70 Tuesday but failed to cover as 9.5-point home favorites. Ball State is on a 2-game win streak and has won 9 of its last 10 games.
The Golden Flashes cruised to a 77-63 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday and covered as 13.5-point favorites on the road. Kent State has won 9 games in a row.
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