Kent State Golden Flashes (13-12) vs. Ohio Bobcats (13-12)
February 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio Bobcats -2.5; Over/Under: +149
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The Kent State Golden Flashes look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Ohio Bobcats look for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats prediction.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes recently beat Western Michigan and NIU while losing to Troy. The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 76.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 14.6 points and 2.4 rebounds, while VonCameron Davis is averaging 12.9 points and 0.9 assists. Chris Payton Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Reggie Bass is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Kent State Golden Flashes are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Kent State Golden Flashes are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats recently beat Ball State while losing to Arkansas State and Toledo. The Ohio Bobcats are averaging 79 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 72.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jaylin Hunter is averaging 14.9 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Shereef Mitchell is averaging 13 points and 2.2 assists. AJ Clayton is the third double-digit scorer and Elmore James is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Ohio Bobcats are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio Bobcats are allowing 3.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Ohio Bobcats Team Facts
- Ohio has won each of its last 17 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Four of Ohio’s last five games have produced a total of 161+ points.
- Ohio has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Mid-American Conference.
Kent State Golden Flashes Team Facts
- Kent State has lost five of its last six away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Each of Kent State’s last six games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Kent State has won the first half in each of its last three games against the Mid-American Conference.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats prediction
The Ohio Bobcats beat Kent State on the road a few weeks ago as underdogs, and now they’re at home, where they’re 9-3 SU on the season. The Kent State Golden Flashes struggle at times defensively, and they’re 8-14-1 ATS on the season. At home, Ohio should have a field day offensively in this spot. Ohio has covered 7 of its last 10 games. We’re only laying a bucket. Ohio and the small number has to be one of the better plays on Tuesday night.
