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Kent State Faces Off Against Eastern Michigan in MAC Showdown at Gervin GameAbove Center

On Tuesday night, Kent State (13-8, 4-5 MAC) will face off against Eastern Michigan (10-11, 4-5 MAC) at the Gervin GameAbove Center at 7:30 PM ET. The Golden Flashes will be aiming to even their conference record, while the Eagles look to bounce back from a recent loss. Kent State has a favorable track record against Eastern Michigan, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups. The Golden Flashes are currently favored by -6.5 points in the betting lines. The game promises to be an exciting and competitive showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Flashes -300 | Eagles +240
• Spread: Golden Flashes -6.5 (-110) | Eagles +6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 75%.

Kent St. vs Eastern Michigan Stats

Kent St. Golden Flashes

The Kent State Golden Flashes recently fell below .500 in conference play after a loss to Akron, following a victory over Bowling Green. They aim to rebound and secure their second win in three games in their upcoming match on Tuesday. Kent State averages 70 points per game, with a recent score of 71 points while making 34.9% of their field goals and 24% of their three-pointers. Jalen Sullinger led the team with 23 points and two assists in the last game, supported by Anthony Morales with 10 points and Delrecco Gillespie with eight points and eight rebounds. Defensively, the Golden Flashes typically allow 65.1 points per game but gave up 85 points in their most recent outing. Their power ranking is 114, with a strong defensive ranking of #27, allowing an average of 64.75 points per game. Offensively, they struggle with shooting percentages, hitting 41.31% of their field goals, 28.19% of their three-pointers, and 72.97% of their free throws. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to make 41.02% of their field goals and 30.52% of their three-pointers. Despite these challenges, the team averages 36.00 rebounds, 12.50 offensive assists, and 12.55 defensive assists per game. They will need to improve on both ends of the court to secure a victory in their next game.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Analysis

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will look to bounce back from two consecutive losses and secure their fourth win in their last six games when they play on Tuesday. Despite averaging 73.3 points per game, the Eagles scored only 54 points in their last game, with Da'Sean Nelson leading the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Defensively, Eastern Michigan gives up an average of 77.8 points per game, but they held their last opponent to 61 points. The Eagles have a power ranking of 220, ranking 190th in offense and 333rd in defense. Their shooting percentages and rebounding numbers rank in the middle of the pack in the NCAAB. They will need to improve their defense, particularly their three-point defense, if they want to come out with a win in their next game.

Eastern Michigan Dominates on Home Court, Golden Flashes Struggle on the Road

Eastern Michigan has been performing well in their recent home games, winning four of their last five, and with a shooting percentage of over 49 percent. On the other hand, the Golden Flashes have won three of their last five road games but have struggled with shooting, making less than 40 percent of their shots. Additionally, Eastern Michigan has been more effective at the free-throw line, making over 82 percent of their shots compared to the Golden Flashes’ less than 60 percent success rate. In terms of rebounding, Eastern Michigan excels in grabbing offensive rebounds, averaging more than eight per game at home. They have also been working on reducing turnovers, which will limit scoring opportunities for their opponents. With the Golden Flashes struggling defensively and giving up over 80 points in recent games, it is likely that Eastern Michigan will have the upper hand. It is recommended to take Eastern Michigan to cover the spread in this matchup.

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