It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Kent State Golden Flashes (15-4, 4-2 MAC) welcome the No. 14 Buffalo Bulls (17-2, 5-1 MAC) to the Memorial A & C Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Buffalo Bulls at Kent State Golden Flashes Free Prediction
The Bulls are trying to rebound after their 77-75 loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies in their last contest. Northern Illinois’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Buffalo. The Huskies had a rate of 0.537 (below their season average of 0.560), while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.538). CJ Massinburg led Buffalo in scoring with 23 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
In the Golden Flashes’ previous outing, they edged the Toledo Rockets, 87-85. Kent State’s 0.176 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Toledo, who had a rate of 0.090. The Golden Flashes’ mark matched their season average, while the Rockets’ was below their season average of 0.220. Jaylin Walker was the top scorer from either team with 36 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Kent State commits the 30th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Buffalo forces the 53rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
After the Bulls won two out of three matchups against the Golden Flashes last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Buffalo won 78-61. The Bulls’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Golden Flashes. Buffalo had a rate of 9.7, while Kent State posted a mark of 16.4.
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Betting Notes:
Buffalo ranks 25th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Kent State ranks 167th (35.1).
The Bulls average 17.4 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the country. The Golden Flashes rank 147th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Buffalo ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while Kent State ranks 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
The Bulls average 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 38th in the country. The Golden Flashes rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Buffalo is 16th in the nation with 4.9 steals allowed per game while Kent State is 57th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 14.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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