Who's Playing

Kent State @ Eastern Michigan

Current Records: Kent State 8-8; Eastern Michigan 7-8

What to Know

The Kent State Golden Flashes have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Kent State and the Eastern Michigan Eagles will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at George Gervin GameAbove Center. The Golden Flashes should still be riding high after a win, while EMU will be looking to right the ship.

The Akron Zips typically have all the answers at home, but this past Friday Kent State proved too difficult a challenge. Kent State enjoyed a cozy 67-55 victory over Akron. Guard Sincere Carry took over for Kent State, finishing with 32 points (a whopping 48% of their total).

Meanwhile, the Eagles came up short against the Northern Illinois Huskies this past Saturday, falling 77-70.

The Golden Flashes are the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Kent State's opponents whenever they hit the road.

Kent State is now 8-8 while EMU sits at 7-8. Kent State is 3-4 after wins this season, and EMU is 5-2 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: George Gervin GameAbove Center -- Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The Golden Flashes are a 3.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Kent State have won five out of their last nine games against Eastern Michigan.

  • Feb 20, 2021 - Kent State 64 vs. Eastern Michigan 51
  • Mar 09, 2020 - Kent State 86 vs. Eastern Michigan 76
  • Feb 18, 2020 - Eastern Michigan 70 vs. Kent State 49
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Kent State 71 vs. Eastern Michigan 58
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Eastern Michigan 95 vs. Kent State 61
  • Feb 06, 2018 - Eastern Michigan 71 vs. Kent State 67
  • Jan 31, 2017 - Kent State 70 vs. Eastern Michigan 64
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Eastern Michigan 75 vs. Kent State 70
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Kent State 73 vs. Eastern Michigan 58