The Kent State Golden Flashes (8-1) visit Louisville to play the Cardinals (7-3) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game will air on ACC Network at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Louisville Cardinals ATS Prediction
The last time the Golden Flashes played, they defeated the Cleveland State Vikings, 83-79. Kent State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Golden Flashes had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 28) and total rebounds (47 vs. 34). With 23 points on 6-for-17 shooting, Jalen Avery led Kent State in scoring.
The Cardinals were victorious over the Nicholls Colonels in their last contest, 85-72. One of Louisville’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 55 trips to the line, while Nicholls went just 16 times. Steven Enoch led Louisville in scoring with 15 points on 3-for-4 shooting from the field.
Jordan Nwora has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Louisville.
This showdown figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s premier offenses face off. Louisville ranks 55th with 109.5 points per 100 possessions and Kent State is 24th (106.3) since the 2017-18 season. Also, the Golden Flashes rank 25th in turnover percentage (17.9 percent), while the Cardinals rank 286th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.6 percent).
Kent State vs. Louisville Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kent State ranks 38th in assists per game (12.5) while Louisville ranks 150th (13.5).
The Cardinals rank 75th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Golden Flashes rank 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
Louisville ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Kent State ranks 95th (5.7).
The Cardinals average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Golden Flashes rank 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Louisville averages 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Kent State ranks 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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