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Game time: January 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Alumni Arena — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Jan 10, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In a MAC matchup on Friday evening, the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-4) are set to face off against the Buffalo Bulls (5-9). Kent State is coming off a road victory against

Game outlook

In a MAC matchup on Friday evening, the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-4) are set to face off against the Buffalo Bulls (5-9). Kent State is coming off a road victory against Northern Illinois, while Buffalo recently suffered a home loss to Ohio. Kent State swept both games against Buffalo last season. The Golden Flashes are the favored team with a -10 point spread that has remained unchanged. Will Buffalo be able to secure its first conference win of the season? Be sure to read on for the prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Flashes -485 | Bulls +355

Spread: Golden Flashes -10 (-110) | Bulls +10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 83%.

Kent St. Golden Flashes

The Kent State Golden Flashes are looking to secure their second conference win of the season after a strong start in non-conference play. Despite a setback at home against Ball State, they bounced back with a commanding road victory against Northern Illinois. Senior forward VonCameron Davis has been a standout performer, scoring over 21 points in three of his last four games. While senior guard Jalen Sullinger has shown some inconsistency, senior guard Morgan Safford and senior center Cli'Ron Hornbeak have been making significant contributions as well. Kent State is currently ranked 129th in DI and has a record of 24-9 this season. They excel defensively, allowing an average of only 63.5 points per game. Offensively, the Golden Flashes struggle with shooting percentages but have been effective at drawing fouls and converting free throws. For those looking for help during the College Hoops season, Kent State's performance and potential might be worth keeping an eye on.

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Buffalo Bulls Analysis

The Buffalo Bulls have been struggling with a five-game losing streak, including two losses in MAC play. Ryan Sabol and Tyson Dunn have been standout players, but the team is facing challenges on both offense and defense. While they have shown potential with wins at home, their defense has been a major weakness, allowing high scoring games in recent matchups. The Bulls will need to improve their overall performance to turn their season around.

Kent State Offense Struggles While Buffalo Bulls Face Tough Competition

The Kent State Golden Flashes have struggled offensively this season, shooting 40.3% from the field and only 28.6% from three-point range. They have a 2-2 record in their last four games. On the other hand, the Buffalo Bulls have faced tough competition, impacting their statistics. Kent State has a strength of schedule ranking of 288th, while Buffalo is ranked 101st in this category. Despite Kent State's defensive focus, they have allowed high point totals in recent games, including conceding 80 points to Heidelberg, a non-DI team. Buffalo is known for their three-point shooting, averaging 24 attempts per game, while Kent State struggles in defending the three-pointer, ranking 125th in this area.

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SportsJaw Golden Flashes vs Bulls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Golden Flashes vs Bulls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes-485 → -605Moved
  • Moneyline · Buffalo Bulls+355 → +443Moved
  • Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes-10 (-110) → -11 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Bulls+10 (-110) → +11 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over142 (-110) → 147 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under142 (-110) → 147 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kent St. Golden Flashes
24-9 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Buffalo Bulls
17-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-10T11:17:31.507Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-27Buffalo Bulls 64 · Kent St. Golden Flashes 76
  • 2024-02-02Kent St. Golden Flashes 83 · Buffalo Bulls 52
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kent St. Golden Flashes defeated Buffalo Bulls 68-49

Kent St. Golden Flashes defeated Buffalo Bulls 68-49 on January 10, 2025, a 19-point decision in the series. Kent St. Golden Flashes' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kent St. Golden Flashes -11 (-110) spread, Kent St. Golden Flashes covered, while the 117 combined points finished under the recorded total of 147.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Over 142 (-110)Loss
  • Hustle$Spread · Buffalo Bulls +10 (-110)Loss
  • DoclocksSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes -10 (-110)Win