Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio Bobcats Matchup

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

Kent State vs Ohio Prediction

Planning on watching today's Golden Flashes and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Ohio is favored by -2.5 vs. Kent State in a Mid-American conference matchup.

Kent State vs. Ohio Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Bobcats
Where: Athens at Convocation Center (OH)
Date: Friday, January 24th
Betting Odds OHIO -2.5, KENTST +125 | OHIO -155 O/U 145.5

Golden Flashes Preview: Does Kent State Stand a Chance on the Road?

Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games

Kent State improved to 10-6 on the season with an 83-64 road win over Toledo on Tuesday. The Golden Flashes entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but came away with a convincing victory.

Kent State led 44-30 at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring Toledo 39-34. The total points for the game were 147, just under the 148.5 O/U line.

Golden Flashes Offense Breakdown

Kent State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 56.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts. They were also perfect from the free-throw line, going 11 for 11.

Cian Medley led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Javan Simmons, Sonny Wilson, and VonCameron Davis each added 19 points, with Simmons shooting 77.8% from the field. Marquis Barnett was a perfect 3 for 3 from deep, and Jalen Sullinger hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 12 points in just 14 minutes.

Golden Flashes Team Defense

Despite Kent State allowing 64 points on 46% shooting, they held their opponent to just 10 three-point attempts, with only 2 makes for 20% shooting from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Kent State's opponent went 16/18, hitting 88% of their attempts. The Golden Flashes also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats Preview: Does Ohio Have What it Takes at Home?

Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Ohio's season record dropped to 9-8 after a 94-87 loss to Eastern Michigan on Tuesday. The Bobcats, who were -8.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Ohio trailed 50-35 at halftime but scored 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 154.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 87 points on 53.2% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 69.2% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.1% of their threes.

Jackson Paveletzke led the way with 28 points, shooting 78.6% overall. Da'Sean Nelson added 21 points and 7 rebounds, and Jalen Terry contributed 17 points and 7 assists.

Bobcats Team Defense

Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. The Bobcats couldn't contain the two-point attack, as their opponents hit 25 of 41 shots inside the arc, good for 61%.

From three-point range, Ohio's defense allowed 10 threes on 17 attempts, a 58% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%. The Bobcats gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Golden Flashes vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Kent State has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 63 points per game in these games.
In their last three games at home, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 85 points per game in these contests.
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 1-2.
Against the spread, the Bobcats have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.