Kent State vs Ohio Prediction 2/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Ohio prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 14th at the MAC Center in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 16-8 (6-5) this year after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 91-83 in their last game. Kent State led 48-33 at halftime, but they did allow 50 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Flashes shot 54.2% from the field, 53.3% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Marquis Barnett led Kent State with 28 points and four rebounds, while VonCameron Davis added 21 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Flashes defeated Arkansas State by a score of 76-75 and Eastern Michigan by a score of 70-49. Kent State has won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the MAC standings with a 6-5 record. Kent State has scored 71.1 points per game and they have allowed 65.6 points per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 15.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Jalen Sullinger is averaging 13.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Kent State is shooting 42.2% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats are 13-11 (7-4) this season after they defeated Bowling Green by a score of 86-81 in their last game. Ohio trailed 34-32 at halftime, but they scored 54 points in the second half for the win. The Bobcats shot 47.1% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 88.2% on free throws in the game. Shereef Mitchell led Ohio with 17 points and four assists, while AJ Brown added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bobcats lost to Appalachian State by a score of 72-59 but did beat Western Michigan by a score of 94-69 before that. Ohio has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the MAC standings with a 7-4 record. Ohio has scored 79.9 points per game and they have allowed 75.3 points per game, while also averaging 34 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. AJ Clayton is averaging 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while AJ Brown is averaging 13.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Ohio is shooting 47.1% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Kent State will beat Ohio

• Ohio has lost eight of its last nine games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
• Kent State has won eight of its last nine home games against Ohio at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
• Ohio has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against the Mid-American Conference.

Kent State vs Ohio Prediction 

These two teams come into this matchup with just one game separating them in the MAC standings, but Kent State will have the home-court advantage. The Golden Flashes have won three games in a row, but they are shooting just 42.2% from the field this year. Kent State has scored at least 75 points in three of their last five games and should take advantage of a bad Ohio defense. The Bobcats have won two of their last three games, but they are allowing over 75 points per game on defense. Ohio is shooting 47.1% from the field this season, but I can’t trust their defense on the road. Take Kent State in this matchup.