Portland vs Kent State

League: NCAAB | Date: 2025-12-14 05:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-12-14 10:06 AM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 Portland / Spread / -2.5 at -110 / 52% / Portland holds a slight efficiency edge at home, with recent form showing strong defensive play against similar opponents.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 140.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams exhibit below-average tempos and solid defensive rebounding rates, leading to lower-scoring outings in recent matchups.

💰 Best Bet #3 Portland / Moneyline / -130 / 55% / Home-field advantage and superior adjusted offensive efficiency provide a clear probabilistic edge over Kent State.

Portland vs Kent State on 2025-12-14

Game Times

ET: 05:00 PM
CT: 04:00 PM
MT: 03:00 PM
PT: 02:00 PM
AKT: 01:00 PM
HST: 11:00 AM

💸 Public Bets

Portland 65% / Kent State 35%

💰 Money Distribution

Portland 70% / Kent State 30%

💹 Market Alignment

Aligned

📉 Line Movement

Line stable at Portland -2.5, with minimal movement despite moderate public action on the favorite.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

+3% on Portland spread; implied probability undervalues home efficiency and defensive matchup advantages.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Portland | 55.0% |
| Win % for Kent State | 45.0% |
| Spread Cover % for Portland | 52.0% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48.0% / Under: 52.0% |
| Average Total Points | 141.0 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-10.0, 15.0] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment aligns with sharp money on Portland, supported by home advantage and efficiency metrics, making following the public the optimal approach without need for a fade. Both defenses rank well in limiting opponent efficiency, pointing to a controlled, lower-scoring game below the total. Overall, Portland’s rest advantage and recent form tilt the matchup in their favor.

🔮 Recommended Play

Follow the public with Portland — mathematical probabilities confirm the value in backing the favorite based on current season data.

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