<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinals and Golden Flashes. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Flashes at MAC Center in Kent, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Kent State is favored by -11.5 vs. Ball State in a Mid-American conference matchup.</p><h3>BALL STATE CARDINALS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ball State Cardinals +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at MAC Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALL STATE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Golden Flashes.</li><li>Even though we have Kent State winning straight-up, we like Ball State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Ball State as Away Dogs</h3><p>Ball State improved to 3-6 on the season with a dominant 80-43 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Cardinals, who were -4.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Ball State took control early, leading 37-17 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding Evansville to 26.</p><p>Ball State's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 41.2% of their threes, going 7-for-17, and hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts (20-for-37).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cardinals shot 67.9%, making 19 of 28 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Payton Sparks was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and scoring 20 points in just 17 minutes.</p><p>Ball State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 43 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 20 baskets on 37 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ball State's opponents hit 7 of 17 shots, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 67% rate. Ball State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Kent State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Kent State’s season record fell to 7-3 after an 81-54 road loss to Alabama on December 22nd. The Golden Flashes entered the game as +20.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 39-24 at halftime, Kent State allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Kent State's offense struggled mightily, scoring just 54 points while shooting 28% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.3%, and they hit only 2 of 27 attempts from three-point range, a 7.4% success rate.</p> <p>They managed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Mark Sears led the team with 16 points, hitting 2 threes on 6 attempts, while Aden Holloway added 13 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Kent State's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 72% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's opponents hit 9 of 35 three-pointers, shooting 25%. The Golden Flashes also sent them to the line 35 times, where they made 18 free throws (51%). Kent State gave up 20 offensive rebounds.</p>

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