The Kent State Golden Flashes (9-2) take on the Albany Great Danes (4-9) at the Memorial A & C Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Albany Great Danes at Kent State Golden Flashes Free Prediction
The Great Danes are trying to rebound after their 72-68 loss to the Iona Gaels in their last matchup. Iona’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Albany. The Gaels had a rate of 16.0, while the Great Danes posted a mark of 25.3. Albany’s Devonte Campbell had a solid outing, contributing 17 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Golden Flashes’ previous outing, they beat the Cleveland State Vikings, 83-79. Kent State won the rebounding battle. The Golden Flashes had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 28) and total rebounds (47 vs. 34). Jalen Avery led Kent State in scoring with 23 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Great Danes won the sole contest against the Golden Flashes last season, 78-68, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Albany did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (25-32; 78.1 percent). Kent State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.2 vs. 36.0).
Avery has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Kent State.
The high-octane offense of Kent State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Albany. The Golden Flashes currently rank 35th in offensive efficiency, while the Great Danes are 252nd in defensive efficiency. The Golden Flashes figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Albany Great Danes vs. Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kent State ranks 58th in assists per game (15.3) while Albany ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (15.9).
The Golden Flashes average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 86th in the NCAA. The Great Danes rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Kent State averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 101st in the country. Albany ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
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The Great Danes have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Albany has lost by an average of 2.8 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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