The Kent State Golden Flashes (2-0) challenge the Liberty Flames (2-0) at the Memorial A & C Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Liberty Flames at Kent State Golden Flashes Free Prediction
The Flames will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans in their last matchup, 93-40. The Flames had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 26.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.667 vs. 0.324). Liberty was led by Caleb Homesley, who put up 10 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
The last time the Golden Flashes played, they had no trouble getting past the Shawnee State Bears, 90-69. The Golden Flashes had a much better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 22.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.5 vs. 27.3). With 11 points and 13 rebounds, Kent State’s Philip Whittington had a good game.
The offense of Kent State will clash against the stingy defense of Liberty. Dating back to last season, the Golden Flashes rank 212th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 22nd in defensive efficiency. The Flames should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Liberty Flames at Kent State Golden Flashes Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Liberty ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while Kent State ranks 169th (34.9).
The Flames rank 108th in assists per game (14.4) while the Golden Flashes rank 266th (11.9).
Liberty ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Kent State ranks 127th (3.2).
The Golden Flashes rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Flames rank 229th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
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