It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Kent State Golden Flashes (11-2) welcome the Bowling Green Falcons (8-5) to the Memorial A & C Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons at Kent State Golden Flashes Free Prediction
The last time the Falcons played, they dismantled the Tiffin Dragons, 91-52. The Falcons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 12.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.239 vs. 0.090). Demajeo Wiggins played well for Bowling Green, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Golden Flashes were victorious over the Cleveland State Vikings in their last game, 83-79. Kent State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Golden Flashes had 12 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Vikings had six and 34, respectively. Jalen Avery was Kent State’s top scorer with 23 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
Bowling Green could struggle to create turnovers. Kent State ranks 99th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Bowling Green forces the 48th-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Justin Turner (0 points) has been great for the Falcons while Avery (0 points) has made great contributions to the Golden Flashes.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Golden Flashes won the last contest 64-63. Getting to the free throw line was one of Kent State’s biggest strengths. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Bowling Green had 17.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kent State averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 121st in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
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The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 7.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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