It will be a clash between two sensational offenses when the Toledo Rockets (11-9, 3-4 MAC) challenge the Kent State Golden Flashes (14-6, 4-3 MAC) at Savage Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Toledo Rockets ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Rockets were beaten by the Bowling Green Falcons, 85-79, while the Golden Flashes defeated the Buffalo Bulls, 70-66.
The Golden Flashes were 8-8 from the free throw line (100.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.517 vs. 0.477). Toledo, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 5.3 (better than their season average of 15.9). Toledo rallied around Marreon Jackson, who had 27 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Danny Pippen fueled Kent State with 20 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Philip Whittington led the Golden Flashes to an 84-77 victory. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Kent State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Toledo. The Golden Flashes had a rate of 0.595 while the Rockets posted a mark of 0.500.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses square off. Toledo currently ranks 34th with 110.4 points per 100 possessions and Kent State is 46th (109.8).
Kent State Golden Flashes at Toledo Rockets Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kent State averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Toledo ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- The Golden Flashes rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Rockets rank 106th (3.4).
- Toledo averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. Kent State ranks 107th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- The Rockets rank 38th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Golden Flashes rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Kent State ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Toledo ranks 123rd (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Flashes have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Kent State has defeated opponents by an average of 9.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
