The Kent State Golden Flashes (17-6, 6-4 MAC) will be at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse to go head-to-head against the Western Michigan Broncos (7-17, 1-10 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Broncos edged the Northern Illinois Huskies, 76-74, while the Golden Flashes got blown out by the Akron Zips, 72-53.
Western Michigan dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (below their season average of 29.9) and a free throw rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.260). Northern Illinois recorded marks of 13.3 and 0.175, respectively, for those same stats. Kent State, on the other hand, held Akron to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 28.0). Seth Dugan played well for Western Michigan with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Kent State, meanwhile, rallied around Antonio Williams, who had 12 points and five rebounds.
Kent State could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Kent State ranks 29th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Western Michigan forces the seventh-fewest turnovers (15.0 percent).
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kent State ranks 74th in steals per game (7.1) while Western Michigan ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Golden Flashes rank 124th in assists per game (13.8) while the Broncos rank 189th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Kent State averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. Western Michigan ranks 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Golden Flashes rank 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Broncos rank 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- Western Michigan ranks 89th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Kent State ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Flashes have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Kent State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 54.2 points per game (11.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
