The Oregon State Beavers (7-3) take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-2) at Gill Coliseum. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Oregon State Beavers ATS Prediction
The Golden Flashes come in on a high note after topping the Cleveland State Vikings in their last game, 83-79. Kent State won the rebounding battle. The Golden Flashes had 12 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Vikings had six and 34, respectively. Kent State was led by Jalen Avery, who led the team in scoring with 23 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
In the Beavers’ previous matchup, they defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders, 72-59. The Beavers had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 15.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.456). Tres Tinkle led Oregon State in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
Oregon State should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Beavers currently rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent), while Kent State ranks 246th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.1 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Avery (0 points) has been fantastic for the Golden Flashes while Stephen Thompson Jr. (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Beavers.
After the Golden Flashes won the sole game against the Beavers last season, 79-78, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Golden Flashes’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Beavers. Kent State had a rate of 18.6, while Oregon State posted a mark of 21.1.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.5) while Kent State ranks 98th (3.3).
The Beavers rank 41st in assists per game (15.8) while the Golden Flashes rank 110th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Oregon State ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Kent State ranks 92nd (34.0).
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The Golden Flashes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 8.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
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