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Game time: January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: M.A.C. Center — Kent, OH

Article updated Jan 27, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Bowling Green (7-12, 2-5 MAC) will be aiming to end their two-game road losing streak when they face Kent State (12-7, 3-4 MAC) at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday night at 7 PM

Game outlook

Bowling Green (7-12, 2-5 MAC) will be aiming to end their two-game road losing streak when they face Kent State (12-7, 3-4 MAC) at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday night at 7 PM ET. The Falcons recently lost to Toledo, while the Golden Flashes were defeated by Ohio. Kent State has a strong record against Bowling Green, winning their last 10 matchups. The betting favorite for this game is Kent State, with the initial line set at -12 and currently at -12.5. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Bowling Green vs. Kent State prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons +575 | Golden Flashes -875

Spread: Falcons +12.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 90%.

Bowling Green Falcons

The Bowling Green Falcons have had a rough stretch of games, losing to Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH) and Toledo after a win over Buffalo. They will look to break their losing streak and their 10-game losing streak to Kent State in their upcoming game. Offensively, the Falcons average 77.6 points per game but have struggled defensively, giving up 76.5 points per game. In their last game, they scored 71 points with a shooting percentage of 42.9% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range. Marcus Johnson led the team with 28 points and Trey Thomas contributed 13 points. With a power ranking of 261, Bowling Green ranks 134 in offense and 276 in defense in NCAA. Their field goal percentage is 44.65%, free throw percentage is 75.35%, and three-point percentage is 34.86%. They average 34.44 rebounds and have 11.50 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.97% from the field and 78.18% from free throws. They allow an average of 31.03% of three-pointers and average 35.61 defensive rebounds per game. Making improvements defensively will be crucial for the Falcons to secure a win in their upcoming game.

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Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

The Kent State Golden Flashes recently suffered a loss to Ohio after their win over Toledo. They will look to bounce back and improve their conference record in their next game. Kent State averages 69.7 points per game but only scored 59 in their last outing, shooting 35 percent from the field and 15.8 percent from three-point range. Cli'Ron Hornbeak led the team with 13 points and 11 rebounds. VonCameron Davis also contributed 13 points in the game. Defensively, they give up an average of 64.5 points per game and allowed 61 in their last matchup. Kent State has a 11-7 overall record and ranks 291st in offense and 22nd in defense. Their shooting percentages and rebounding statistics are ranked lower in the NCAAB. They will need a strong defensive effort in their upcoming game to secure a win and improve their record.

Kent State has clear advantage over Falcons in upcoming game due to recent performances

Kent State has a clear advantage in the upcoming game against the Falcons based on their recent performances. The Golden Flashes have achieved success in four out of their seven home games, while the Falcons have struggled with six losses in seven road games. Kent State's strong shooting performance, with over 43 percent success rate, outshines the Falcons' 41 percent accuracy in their last three games. Additionally, Kent State has demonstrated superior special teams play, achieving a free throw percentage of over 78 percent at home. Their proficient rebounding, securing more than 10 offensive rebounds per game, provides ample scoring opportunities. Coupled with their low turnovers and defensive strengths, Kent State is poised for success in the game. Conversely, the Falcons' weak defensive performance, allowing over 79 points per game on the road, indicates a tough challenge against the Golden Flashes. It is advisable to favor Kent State in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bowling Green Falcons+610 → +595Moved
  • Moneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes-950 → -900Moved
  • Spread · Bowling Green Falcons+12 (-110) → +12 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes-12 (-110) → -12 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over142 (-110) → 141 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under142 (-110) → 141 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bowling Green Falcons
18-14 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kent St. Golden Flashes
24-9 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-28T03:15:24.622Z). 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

  • 2024-03-15Kent St. Golden Flashes 73 · Bowling Green Falcons 60
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kent St. Golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green Falcons 75-57

Kent St. Golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green Falcons 75-57 on January 28, 2025, a 18-point decision in the series. Kent St. Golden Flashes' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bowling Green Falcons +12 (-110) spread, Kent St. Golden Flashes covered, while the 132 combined points finished under the recorded total of 141.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • FlyigglesflySpread · Bowling Green Falcons +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • MauriceJonesSpread · Bowling Green Falcons +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · Bowling Green Falcons +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • Steve512Total · Over 141.5 (-110)Loss
  • WarbuczSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes -12.5 (-110)Win
  • Randy54Spread · Bowling Green Falcons +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes -902Win