The 10th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) welcome the Kent State Golden Flashes (5-0) to St. John Arena, where both teams try to remain unbeaten. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Buckeyes defeated the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 85-46, while the Golden Flashes beat the Concord Mountain Lions 89-59.
Kent State played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.164 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 13.5). For those same stats, Concord had marks of 0.050 and 24.2, respectively. The Buckeyes, on the other hand, knocked down 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent), while the Mastodons had a turnover percentage of 25.1 (above their season average of 18.6). Ohio State’s Kaleb Wesson had a good outing, recording 15 points and seven rebounds. Danny Pippen, meanwhile fueled Kent State with 17 points.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Ohio State should have a considerable advantage. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Buckeyes defense ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while the Kent State offense ranks 235th in effective field goal percentage (0.499).
Kent State vs. Ohio State Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ohio State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Kent State ranks 173rd (13.3).
- The Golden Flashes rank 73rd in steals per game (7.2) while the Buckeyes rank 102nd in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- Kent State averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. Ohio State ranks 93rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
