The Kent State Golden Flashes open their season on the road against the Cleveland State Vikings (0-1) at Wolstein Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Prediction
The Vikings were blown out by the Davidson Wildcats in their last game, 83-63. Davidson out-rebounded Cleveland State. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 25). Rashad Williams put together a solid performance for Cleveland State, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
Last season, Kent State did not make the tournament following a 17-17 regular season.
The Golden Flashes won the sole contest against the Vikings last season, 72-62. The Golden Flashes had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 20.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.107).
Last season, the Golden Flashes had records of 17-17 straight up (SU) and 17-13-2 against the spread (ATS). Of Kent State’s 32 games last year, 17 finished under the projected point total.
Kent State appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Golden Flashes rank 84th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 percent), while Cleveland State ranks 338th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.0 percent) since last season.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Cleveland State Vikings Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kent State ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Cleveland State ranks 316th (30.2).
The Golden Flashes average 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 115th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 243rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Cleveland State ranks 186th in assists per game (13.1) while Kent State ranks 269th (11.6).
The Vikings rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Golden Flashes rank 75th (5.6).
Kent State blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 110th in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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