Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Prediction 11/19/19

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The Kent State Golden Flashes (3-0) try to stay perfect when they go head-to-head against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (2-3) at Memorial A & C Center. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Golden Flashes barely escaped the Wright State Raiders 72-71, while the Mastodons won big over the Stetson Hatters 79-55.

Purdue Fort Wayne dominated every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 25.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.550). Stetson put up marks of 25.0 and 0.454, respectively, for those same stats. The Golden Flashes, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.255 vs. 0.177) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.527 vs. 0.484). Kent State’s Troy Simons played well, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Purdue Fort Wayne, meanwhile, was lifted by Jarred Godfrey, who put up 19 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Kent State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Golden Flashes rank 72nd in offensive efficiency, while the Mastodons rank 266th in defensive efficiency.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Kent State ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Kent State ranks 103rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 269th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
  • The Mastodons rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Golden Flashes rank 119th (3.2).
  • Purdue Fort Wayne averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Kent State ranks 81st in steals allowed per game (5.7).
  • The Mastodons rank 24th in assists per game (15.7) while the Golden Flashes rank 178th (13.1).
  • Kent State averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 121st in the country. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).