The Hampton Pirates (4-7) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (9-2) square off at Memorial A & C Center. The Pirates will attempt to put an end to their five-game road losing streak, while the Golden Flashes look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Hampton Pirates at Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Odds
In their last game, the Golden Flashes defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 85-71, while the Pirates were blown out by the Southern Illinois Salukis, 75-53.
Kent State played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 14.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.485 (below their season average of 0.519). North Carolina A&T had marks of 22.2 and 0.421, respectively, for those same stats. Hampton, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.271 (above their season average of 0.237). Philip Whittington had a good outing for Kent State with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Greg Heckstall had a good outing for Hampton, finishing with 14 points.
The productive offense of Kent State will clash against the porous defense of Hampton. The Golden Flashes rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while the Pirates are 256th in defensive efficiency. The Golden Flashes should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Hampton Pirates vs. Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kent State ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Hampton ranks 207th (19.2).
- The Golden Flashes rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Pirates rank 110th (6.7).
- Kent State averages 5.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 19th in the NCAA. Hampton ranks 52nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7).
- The Golden Flashes average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Pirates rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- Kent State ranks 46th in assists per game (15.3) while Hampton ranks 165th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Flashes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 13.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (10.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
