Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Prediction 03/01/19

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The Bowling Green Falcons (19-9, 11-4 MAC) close out their home schedule at Stroh Center against the Kent State Golden Flashes (20-8, 9-6 MAC). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Bowling Green Falcons ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Falcons fell to the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 82-69, while the Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Bobcats, 78-73.

The Golden Flashes had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 6.0 (better than their season average of 14.5) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 32.5). Bowling Green, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.206 vs. 0.150). Demajeo Wiggins played a pivotal role for Bowling Green with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Kent State, meanwhile, rallied around Jaylin Walker, who had 23 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Wiggins led the Falcons to an 86-64 victory. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Bowling Green made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent), while Kent State was 8-28 (28.6 percent).

Bowling Green appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Falcons rank 90th in offensive efficiency, while Kent State ranks 233rd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Golden Flashes rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while the Falcons rank 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).

Kent State Golden Flashes at Bowling Green Falcons Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Kent State ranks 102nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Bowling Green ranks 261st (26.1).
  • The Falcons average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 147th in the country. The Golden Flashes rank 174th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
  • The Falcons rank second in rebounds per game (41.8) while the Golden Flashes rank 147th (35.5).
  • Kent State averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 130th in steals allowed per game (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
  • The Golden Flashes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 2.5 for the season.