The Western Michigan Broncos (6-14, 0-7 MAC) will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they challenge the Kent State Golden Flashes (15-5, 4-3 MAC) at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Western Michigan Broncos Free Prediction
The last time the Golden Flashes played, they were defeated by the No. 14 Buffalo Bulls, 88-79. Buffalo’s 0.194 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Kent State, who had a rate of 0.145. The Bulls’ mark was below their season average of 0.219, while the Golden Flashes’ was below their season average of 0.249. Kent State’s Philip Whittington had a good performance, contributing 18 points and 13 rebounds.
The Broncos were blown out by the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last matchup, 93-67. Eastern Michigan’s 8.1 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Western Michigan, who had a rate of 19.0. The Eagles’ mark was better than their season average of 17.7. With 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting, Seth Dugan was the game’s leading scorer.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Whittington put up 13 points and 15 rebounds in the first game, in which the Golden Flashes beat the Broncos 88-73. Kent State’s 0.613 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Western Michigan, who had a rate of 0.468.
Kent State could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Kent State ranks 33rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while Western Michigan forces the eighth-fewest turnovers (15.1 percent).
Kent State Golden Flashes at Western Michigan Broncos ATS Pick
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Betting Notes:
Kent State ranks 76th in steals per game (7.0) while Western Michigan ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Golden Flashes average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Broncos rank 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Western Michigan averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Kent State ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Golden Flashes rank 101st in assists per game (14.2) while the Broncos rank 179th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Kent State averages 3.4 blocks per game, which is ranked 101st in the nation. Western Michigan ranks 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Golden Flashes have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Kent State has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
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