It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Kent State Golden Flashes (14-4, 3-2 MAC) welcome the Toledo Rockets (15-3, 3-2 MAC) to the Memorial A & C Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Toledo Rockets vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Prediction
In the Rockets’ last game, they dismantled the Ohio Bobcats, 75-52. The Rockets held the Bobcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.486). The Bobcats had a free throw rate of 0.085 (below their season average of 0.215). Toledo was led by Luke Knapke, who was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Golden Flashes beat the Northern Illinois Huskies in their last outing, 78-68. The Golden Flashes had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 14.3) and held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.565). Jaylin Walker was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 11-for-22 shooting from the field.
After the Rockets won the lone game against the Golden Flashes last season, 72-65, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Rockets knocked down 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.0 vs. 14.5).
Kent State could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Kent State ranks 37th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while Toledo forces the 33rd-fewest turnovers (16.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Toledo ranks 25th in rebounds per game (39.9) while Kent State ranks 179th (35.1).
The Rockets average 17.3 assists per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. The Golden Flashes rank 126th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Toledo ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Kent State ranks 116th (23.6).
The Rockets rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Golden Flashes rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Rockets have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Toledo has defeated opponents by an average of 12.6 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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