The Kent State Golden Flashes (3-1) clash against the Savannah State Tigers (2-3) at the Memorial A & C Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were dismantled by the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 97-77. Gardner-Webb’s 0.621 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Savannah State, who had a mark of 0.457. The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 0.516, while the Tigers’ was below the 0.556 mark opponents have averaged against Gardner-Webb this season. Savannah State’s Zach Sellers played well, recording 19 points and six rebounds.
The Golden Flashes dismantled the Alcorn State Braves in their last matchup, 79-48. The Golden Flashes forced 22 turnovers and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.6). With 17 points, Kent State’s C.J. Williamson played well.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Kent State. Since last season, Kent State ranks 154th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Savannah State has forced the 40th-most turnovers in the country (21.4 percent).
Savannah State at Kent State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Savannah State ranks 33rd in assists per game (16.0) while Kent State ranks 270th (11.9).
The Golden Flashes average 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 136th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 320th in three pointers allowed per game (27.4).
Kent State ranks 138th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Savannah State ranks 322nd in rebounds allowed per game (48.3).
The Tigers rank fourth in steals per game (9.4) while the Golden Flashes rank 165th (6.0).
Kent State ranks 123rd in blocks per game (3.6) while Savannah State ranks 207th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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