Kent St. Golden Flashes vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Kent State Golden Flashes (9-4, 0-1 MAC) will be facing off against the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-9, 0-1 MAC) at the NIU Convocation Center in a Mid-American
Game outlook
The Kent State Golden Flashes (9-4, 0-1 MAC) will be facing off against the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-9, 0-1 MAC) at the NIU Convocation Center in a Mid-American Conference game. Kent State is coming off a loss to Ball State in their MAC opener, while Northern Illinois fell to Eastern Michigan in their first conference game. Both teams have struggled in recent games, with Kent State losing two of their last three and Northern Illinois dropping three of their last four. Despite the Huskies' home-court advantage, Kent State is favored to win with a current line of -12.5. Neither team has any players listed on their injury reports. Sportsbook promo codes may be available when shopping for the best odds.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Flashes -700 | Huskies +480
Spread: Golden Flashes -12.5 (-110) | Huskies +12.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 88%.
Kent St. Golden Flashes
In summary, the Kent State Golden Flashes have a strong defense, ranking 32nd in points allowed per game and 20th in defense overall. Offensively, they struggle with shooting percentages, ranking low in both overall field goal percentage and three-point percentage. The team is led by VonCameron Davis in scoring and Cli’Ron Hornbeak in rebounds. Kent State has a winning record of 8-4 and performs well against the spread at 6-4. In terms of defense, they are proficient at limiting opponent field goal percentages but struggle with defending against three-point shots. The Golden Flashes also have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio on both offense and defense. Overall, they have a power ranking of 111 and are showing potential for success in the NCAAB.