It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-8, 1-1 MAC) welcome the Kent State Golden Flashes (12-3, 1-1 MAC) to the Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction
In the Golden Flashes’ last outing, they defeated the Western Michigan Broncos, 88-73. Kent State’s 0.613 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Western Michigan, who had a rate of 0.468. The Golden Flashes’ mark was above their season average of 0.511. Philip Whittington had a solid performance for Kent State, putting up 13 points and 15 rebounds.
The Eagles won a close one over the Ball State Cardinals in their last contest, 84-82. Eastern Michigan’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Ball State. The Eagles had a rate of 0.310 (above their season average of 0.161), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.231 (below their season average of 0.307). With 18 points and 19 rebounds, James Thompson IV put together a good outing for Eastern Michigan.
Expect Eastern Michigan to dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Eagles rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 percent), while Kent State ranks 263rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
After the Eagles won the only contest against the Golden Flashes last season, 71-67, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Eagles’ 16.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Flashes, who had a mark of 23.1.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Eastern Michigan Eagles Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kent State ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while Eastern Michigan ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Flashes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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