It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Ohio Bobcats (9-6, 1-2 MAC) welcome the Kent State Golden Flashes (12-4, 1-2 MAC) to the Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio Bobcats Free Prediction
The last time the Golden Flashes played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 95-61. Eastern Michigan’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Kent State. The Eagles had a rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.170), while the Golden Flashes posted a mark of 0.129 (below their season average of 0.261). Jaylin Walker was Kent State’s leading scorer with 14 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The Bobcats dismantled the Ball State Cardinals in their last game, 70-52. The Bobcats forced 19 turnovers and held the Cardinals to an effective field goal percentage of 0.365 (below their season average of 0.571). Teyvion Kirk was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 6-for-18 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Bobcats won 88-76. One of Ohio’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-17 (82.4 percent), while the Golden Flashes were just 8-10 (80.0 percent).
Philip Whittington has averaged 12 points,10.0 rebounds,1.6 blocks over the last five games for Kent State.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the up-tempo Bobcats (ranked 59th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Golden Flashes (220th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ohio ranks 37th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Kent State ranks 167th (35.2).
The Golden Flashes rank 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Bobcats rank 225th (19.7).
Ohio ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Kent State ranks 108th (3.6).
The Golden Flashes rank 94th in steals per game (6.9) while the Bobcats rank 189th in steals allowed per game (9.3).
Kent State averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Ohio ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
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The Golden Flashes have been outscored by an average of 3.2 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 Bobcats have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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