Auburn Tigers vs Kent State Golden Flashes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kent State vs Auburn NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Auburn.

Kent State vs Auburn Prediction

Looking to win big? The Golden Flashes and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on SEC. The Tigers are hosting the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -21 over Kent State.

Kent State vs. Auburn Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kent State Golden Flashes at Auburn Tigers
Where: Auburn at Neville Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds AUBRN -21, KENTST +1550 | AUBRN -4333 O/U 146.5

Golden Flashes Preview: Will Kent State Make it Happen on the Road?

Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game

Kent State opened their season with a 70-66 road win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Monday, November 4th. The Golden Flashes, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 30-27 at halftime, Kent State scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The combined points of 136 fell short of the O/U line of 144.

Golden Flashes Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Kent State put up 70 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, with a strong 60% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting just 25% on 6-of-24 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 22-of-28, good for 78.6%. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Kentrell Garnett was a standout, hitting 4-of-5 threes and finishing with 14 points, while Morgan Safford added 15 points and 9 rebounds.

Golden Flashes Team Defense

Kent State's defense gave up 66 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 44% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 20 threes, shooting 45%. Kent State also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13, shooting 61%. The Golden Flashes kept them to just 4 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Tigers picked up a 74-69 win over the Cougars on Saturday, November 9th. Auburn, who were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just over the O/U line of 141.5.

Auburn turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Houston to 36. They had trailed 33-28 at halftime but came out strong after the break to secure the win.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Auburn's offense put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 52.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 30.4% of their threes. The Tigers also connected on 68.4% of their free throws.

Tahaad Pettiford led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Johni Broome added 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Chaney Johnson contributed 10 rebounds and 4 assists to go along with 11 points.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Auburn's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. Auburn gave up 24 field goals on 58 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Auburn allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from three-point range. Auburn also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 72%.

Golden Flashes vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Kent State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 68 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Auburn has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 84 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Golden Flashes have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.