The Kent State Golden Flashes (2-1) take on the Alcorn State Braves (1-2) at the Memorial A & C Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Alcorn State Braves at Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Prediction
In the Braves’ last contest, they were dismantled by the Vanderbilt Commodores, 79-54. Vanderbilt’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Alcorn State. The Commodores had a rate of 0.203, while the Braves posted a mark of 0.091. Alcorn State’s Deshaw Andrews had a good performance, finishing with 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Golden Flashes lost to the Liberty Flames in their last matchup, 77-70. Liberty’s 0.598 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Kent State, who had a mark of 0.449. Jalen Avery had a good game for Kent State, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Kent State in this matchup. Since the 2017-18 season, the Golden Flashes rank 74th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 percent), while Alcorn State ranks 295th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
Alcorn State Braves at Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kent State ranks 134th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Alcorn State ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Golden Flashes average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 138th in the country. The Braves rank 248th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Kent State ranks 129th in blocks per game (3.6) while Alcorn State ranks 231st (2.6).
The Braves rank 198th in assists per game (13.0) while the Golden Flashes rank 265th (11.8).
Kent State averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 169th in the NCAA. Alcorn State ranks 175th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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