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Kent State Golden Flashes Poised to Dominate Buffalo Bulls in MAC Basketball Showdown.

Game time: February 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: M.A.C. Center — Kent, OH

Article updated Feb 26, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Bulls will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in MAC Basketball action on Tuesday night in Ohio. The Bulls have had a challenging season, sitting at

Game outlook

The Buffalo Bulls will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in MAC Basketball action on Tuesday night in Ohio. The Bulls have had a challenging season, sitting at 4-23 overall and 2-12 in the conference, while Kent State holds a record of 13-14 overall and 6-8 in the MAC. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM EST, with Kent State as the favored team with a -15.5 point spread that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulls +800 | Golden Flashes -1,600

Spread: Bulls +15.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes -15.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 94%.

Buffalo Bulls

The Buffalo Bulls suffered a 91-72 road loss at Western Michigan, marking their third loss in four games and dropping their season record to 4-23. Despite the loss, Sy Chatman led the team with 23 points and Jonnivius Smith recorded his seventh double-double of the season. The Bulls hope to improve their conference record on Tuesday against the Golden Flashes, currently ranking 10th in the MAC in points per game. On the defensive end, Buffalo ranks 7th in scoring defense but struggles in field goal and 3-point defense. Their offensive stats show they struggle in shooting percentages and turnovers but are sixth in total rebounds per game in the conference. Overall, with a power ranking of 322, Buffalo ranks 317th in offense and 343rd in defense, with a record of 4-23 for the season. Smith with a three! #UBhornsUP #ALLinGRIT pic.twitter.com/kcmb2pWjYh

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Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

The Kent State Golden Flashes suffered a loss to the Akron Zips, dropping below .500 on the season and in the MAC. Despite individual standout performances, the team struggled defensively, allowing Akron to capitalize on points in the paint and off turnovers. Head Coach Rob Senderoff acknowledges the need for improvement as the team looks to secure a spot in the postseason conference tournament. With an upcoming game against the Buffalo Bulls, Kent State aims to showcase their offensive prowess while addressing defensive weaknesses. The Golden Flashes rank third in scoring in the MAC but struggle in scoring defense. They show promise in shooting percentages and assist numbers but need to tighten up on defense to secure their postseason aspirations. The team's recent power ranking places them at 49, with room for improvement on both ends of the court to achieve their tournament goals. Sullinger with the 3️⃣ #KentStMBB x #Team108 pic.twitter.com/WyK0oPSJQm

Golden Flashes look to strengthen MAC Tournament title defense against struggling Bulls

The upcoming game is crucial for the Golden Flashes in their pursuit to potentially defend their MAC Tournament Title from the previous season. The Bulls have faced challenges this season with only two conference wins and the lowest-ranked offense in the conference. Additionally, their defense ranks 11th in both field goal and 3-point defense. This presents an opportunity for the Golden Flashes to secure a significant home victory on Tuesday night. Notably, Kent State has already achieved a 31-point victory over Buffalo on the road, indicating a strong potential for success in the upcoming matchup. Overall, it is advisable to support the Golden Flashes in this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Bulls+800 → +870Moved
  • Moneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes-1,600 → -1,550Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Bulls+15.5 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes-15.5 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Bulls
3-22 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kent St. Golden Flashes
11-14 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-27T03:16:05.795Z). 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

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

Matchup pick recap

Kent St. Golden Flashes defeated Buffalo Bulls 76-64

Kent St. Golden Flashes defeated Buffalo Bulls 76-64 on February 27, 2024, a 12-point decision in the series. Kent St. Golden Flashes' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Bulls +15 (-110) spread, Buffalo Bulls covered, while the 140 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 72dolphinsSpread · Buffalo Bulls +15.5 (-110)Win
  • MikeVargasSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes -15.5 (-110)Loss
  • JackCohenSpread · Buffalo Bulls -15.5 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Total · Over 146.5 (-110)Loss
  • VegaspatSpread · Buffalo Bulls +15.5 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes -15.5 (-110)Loss
  • KrockpicksTotal · Over 146.5 (-110)Loss
  • JwSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes -15.5 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysSpread · Buffalo Bulls +15 (-110)Win