Eastern Michigan Vs. Kent State Matchup: Eagles Expected to Cover Spread Heading Into Saturday's Clash
The Kent State Golden Flashes and Eastern Michigan Eagles will face off in the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday at 3:30 PM. ET. The Golden Flashes have enjoyed some
Game outlook
The Kent State Golden Flashes and Eastern Michigan Eagles will face off in the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday at 3:30 PM. ET. The Golden Flashes have enjoyed some success recently and come into the match off an 82-69 win over Ball State as 11-point favorites. The Eagles, on the other hand, are coming off a loss to Bowling Green as 10-point underdogs. Kent State holds the advantage in the past 10 matches between the two sides, and is currently the betting favorite at -22.5 (current line: -20.25).
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mountaineers +1,175 | Cougars -3,100
Spread: Mountaineers +20.25 (-110) | Cougars -20.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 97%.
West Virginia Mountaineers
Kent State managed to snap their two-game losing streak with a win over Ball State, averaging 78.1 points per game in the process. Chris Payton Jr. led the Golden Flashes with 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while VonCameron Davis and Tyem Freeman added 14 points and 13 points, respectively. To further their winning streak, Kent State will need to be defensive minded, as they are currently giving up 75 points per game. West Virginia's team ranking comes in 220, with an offense rank of 316 (scoring 67.75 per game) and a defense rank of 127 (allowing 68.83 points per game). Their field goal percentage is 40.97%, their free throw percentage is 72.76%, and their three-pointers percentage is 31.02%. Additionally, they average 37.00 rebounds, 12.75 assists, 11.17 turnovers, 41.26% field goals, 70.13% free throws, 32.79% three-pointers, 36.67 defensive rebounds, 12.92 defensive assists, and 9.50 turnovers per game.