Kent State Golden Flashes vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAAB Betting Prediction
PublishedDecember 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:December 29, 2025 ,

NCAAB Kent State Golden Flashes vs Purdue Prediction 12/29

The Kent State Golden Flashes will take on the #5 Purdue Boilermakers on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, and will air on B1G+. This non-conference game features the Mid-American’s Kent State as the underdog against the Big Ten’s Purdue, who is favored with a spread of -25.5.

Kent State vs. Purdue Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: Kent State +25.5. Kent State has a strong record and scoring ability, making them a good choice to cover the spread against Purdue.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 161.5. Purdue’s recent games have mostly gone under, suggesting a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The game will take place at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Kent State is a +25.5 underdog against Purdue.
  • Purdue is heavily favored with a moneyline of -10000.
  • Purdue has won 9 of their last 10 games straight up.
  • The over/under for the game is set at 161.5 points.

Kent State vs Purdue Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are heading to West Lafayette to play against the Purdue Boilermakers. Kent State holds a 10-2 record for the season. They recently won against Massachusetts with a score of 69-59. Delrecco Gillespie was a standout player, scoring 18 points and grabbing 20 rebounds in that game.

Purdue, ranked #5, has a strong 11-1 record this season. They have been performing well at home, winning their last game against Auburn 88-60. Braden Smith contributed significantly with 11 points and 14 assists. Purdue is favored to win with a spread of -25.5, and the game will be aired on B1G+.

Purdue Boilermakers: Strong Performance at Home

The Purdue Boilermakers are having a great season with an 11-1 record. Their home record stands at 8-1, showing their strength at Mackey Arena. They are ranked #5 in the AP poll, indicating their strong performance in the Big Ten Conference. In recent games, Purdue has shown solid offensive skills. They scored 88 points against Auburn and 85 points against Minnesota. Their field goal percentage is impressive, with a 50.9% rate, ranking them 21st in the nation. Key players like Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn are contributing well. Smith has been effective with 114 assists this season. Kaufman-Renn is strong in rebounding, averaging 10 rebounds per game. Their teamwork is crucial in maintaining their high ranking.

Kent State Golden Flashes: Aiming for an Upset

Kent State Golden Flashes have a strong start with a 10-2 record. Their away record is 2-1, showing they can compete on the road. In their recent game against Massachusetts, they won 69-59, displaying solid defense. The team is scoring an average of 94.3 points per game, ranking them 8th in the nation. Delrecco Gillespie is a key player, averaging 19.2 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Morgan Safford also contributes with 15.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Kent State’s offensive stats are impressive, with a field goal percentage of 49.7%. They make 11.2 three-pointers per game, ranking 19th. Their defense needs improvement, as they average 14.3 turnovers per game.

Final Betting Pick

Kent State has a strong record this season, standing at 10-2. Their scoring ability is notable, with 94.3 points per game, ranking them 8th in the nation. This offensive strength makes them a solid pick to cover the +25.5 spread against Purdue. Despite Purdue’s high ranking, Kent State’s ability to score and keep games competitive supports this choice.

For the over/under prediction, Purdue’s recent games have tended to go under. They average 84.9 points per game, which is lower than Kent State’s average. With Purdue’s slower pace of play, ranked 249th in possessions per game, a lower-scoring game is likely. This suggests the under 161.5 is a reasonable pick for this matchup.

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