The Toledo Rockets (15-3, 3-2 MAC) will be at the Memorial A & C Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (14-4, 3-2 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Toledo Rockets vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Golden Flashes defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 78-68, while the Rockets easily got past the Ohio Bobcats 75-52.
Toledo dominated every facet of the game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.538) and a free throw rate of 0.117 (matching their season average). Ohio had marks of 0.398 and 0.085, respectively, for those same stats. The Golden Flashes, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 14.3) and held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.565). Jaylin Walker had a solid performance for Kent State, finishing with 31 points and eight rebounds. Luke Knapke, meanwhile played a key role for Toledo with 16 points and nine rebounds.
The Rockets won the only contest between these two teams last season, 72-65. Toledo’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Kent State. The Rockets had a rate of 0.230, while the Golden Flashes posted a mark of 0.093. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Kent State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Kent State ranks 37th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while Toledo forces the 33rd-fewest turnovers (16.4 percent).
Toledo vs. Kent State ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Toledo ranks 25th in rebounds per game (39.9) while Kent State ranks 179th (35.1).
- The Rockets average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 48th in the country. The Golden Flashes rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Rockets rank 17th in assists per game (17.3) while the Golden Flashes rank 126th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Toledo ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Kent State ranks 116th (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Flashes have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Kent State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
