Stanford vs Kent State Prediction 3/23/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Stanford vs Kent State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, March 23rd, at Maples Pavilion in the NIT. Let’s take a look at a Stanford Cardinal vs Kent State Golden Flashes pick.

Can Kent State Win This Tournament? 

This Kent State squad is very talented, and they sure looked good in the first game of the NIT. Kent State faced off against St. Bonaventure, and they scored 75 points. Even better was the defense, which gave up only 56 points. The Golden Flashes shot 50.9 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. VonCameron Davis had a strong game, putting up 14 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Four players put up at least 11 points. 

The Golden Flashes are averaging 73.8 points, while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. Kent State will need to get the offense to a fast start here, especially on the road, to try and put the pressure on. Jalen Sullinger has been the top player, averaging 15.3 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Kent State Will Beat Stanford

• Kent State has won five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.

Stanford Picking up Steam?

Stanford is picking up steam, and they sure looked good in the last game. The Cardinals faced off against Cal State Northridge in the last game, and they were able to win 87-70. Stanford shot 46.7 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Maxime Raynaud also stepped up, putting up 22 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Four different players put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Louisville, they were competitive, but they ended up losing 75-73. 

Stanford has a 21-13 overall record. The Cardinal are averaging 73.4 points, while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. Maxime Raymaund is averaging 20.1 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field. 

Matchup League Facts

• Stanford ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Stanford ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.6).
• Kent State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
• Kent State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.7%).

Stanford vs Kent State Prediction

Give me Kent State here. Kent State’s offense has been impressive heading into this game, averaging 73.8 points per game, and their offense will have no issue running up the score here. Stanford is averaging 73.4 points, but their defense has been a major issue, and they are going to really struggle again here. This Kent State offense is deep, and their scoring will have no issue keeping this game close. I am sprinkling on the money line, but we will take the points to be safe. Back Kent State against the spread.