A 12-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the 25th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (23-3, 11-2 MAC) when they clash against the Kent State Golden Flashes (19-7, 8-5 MAC) at Alumni Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Buffalo Bulls Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bulls had no trouble getting past the Ohio Bobcats, 114-67, while the Golden Flashes fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 84-74.
Buffalo played a nearly perfect contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 31.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.701 (above their season average of 0.536). Ohio recorded marks of 19.0 and 0.451, respectively, for those same stats. Kent State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 16.3). Buffalo’s Jayvon Graves had a good outing, contributing 26 points. Antonio Williams played a pivotal role for Kent State with 13 points.
In their first matchup this season, CJ Massinburg led the Bulls to an 88-79 victory. He put up 20 points and eight rebounds. Buffalo’s 0.194 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Kent State, who had a mark of 0.145.
Buffalo should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulls currently rank 12th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Flashes rank 215th in defensive efficiency.
Kent State at Buffalo Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks 10th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Kent State ranks 173rd (35.0).
- The Bulls average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. The Golden Flashes rank 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Buffalo is 36th in the NCAA with 5.3 steals allowed per game while Kent State is 57th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- The Bulls rank 14th in assists per game (16.9) while the Golden Flashes rank 136th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- Buffalo ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Kent State ranks 124th (23.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 91.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Golden Flashes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 3.3 for the season.
