Kent St. Golden Flashes vs
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Toledo Rockets Favored Over Kent State Golden Flashes in MAC Showdown

The Kent State Golden Flashes (11-6, 2-3 MAC) will face off against the Toledo Rockets (10-7, 4-1 MAC) in a Mid-American Conference battle on Tuesday. Kent State is coming off a loss to Miami (OH) and has lost their last two games, currently sitting three games behind first in the MAC standings. Toledo, on the other hand, defeated Ball State in their last game and has won four of their last five, one game behind first place in the MAC. Both teams have no players listed on their injury reports. Toledo is the favorite in this matchup with a -1.5 opening line that has remained unchanged. For more insights and expert NCAAB picks on this game, make sure to analyze the Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Toledo Rockets prediction for a chance to win big.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Flashes +110 | Rockets -133
• Spread: Golden Flashes +1.5 (-110) | Rockets -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toledo will win straight-up is 57%.

Kent St. vs Toledo Stats

Kent St. Golden Flashes

The Kent State Golden Flashes basketball team exhibits a strong defensive performance, allowing an average of 64.8 points per game and holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.2% overall and 31.1% from three-point range. Offensively, Kent State struggles, scoring an average of 69.6 points per game and shooting just 40.9% overall and 27.1% from three-point territory. The team is led by VonCameron Davis, who averages 15.4 points per game, and Cian Medley, who leads in assists with 3.8 per game. Despite their offensive challenges, the Golden Flashes have a power ranking of 139 and are ranked 23rd in defense. They have a 10-6 record for the season and have been performing well against the spread, with an 8-6 record.

Toledo Rockets Analysis

The Toledo Rockets have a strong offense, scoring an average of 78.3 points per game and shooting 46.2% overall and 32.8% from three-point land. Their leading scorer is Sonny Wilson with an average of 14.9 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 77.6 points per game and give up 46.8% shooting overall and 33.3% from three-point land. The Rockets have a power ranking of 165 and are ranked #120 for offense and #316 for defense. In their last three matchups against Kent St., they went 2-1. Toledo averages 34.63 rebounds per game, 13.69 offensive assists, and 9.81 turnovers per game. On defense, they allow 46.47% shooting overall and 33.59% from three-point land, and average 37.19 defensive rebounds per game. Consider expert guidance from the best NCAAB handicappers to make informed betting decisions this college basketball season.

Toledo's Offense Shines While Kent State Falls Short: A Preview of Their Matchup

Toledo demonstrates an impressive offensive performance, averaging 78.3 points per game and shooting 46.2% overall, ranking 96th in the nation. In contrast, Kent State trails behind with an average of 69.6 points per game and ranks 339th in field goal shooting percentage at 40.9% and 362nd in three-point shooting percentage at 27.1%. Although Kent State boasts a strong defense, allowing only 64.8 points per game, their struggles on offense become evident when facing high-scoring opponents like Toledo. Recent trends show that Kent State has covered the spread in just two of its last six games, while Toledo has covered the spread in five of its last seven games. This suggests that Toledo may have an edge over Kent State in their upcoming matchup based on their offensive prowess and recent performance against the spread.

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