It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Kent State Golden Flashes (16-5, 5-3 MAC) welcome the Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-10, 4-5 MAC) to the Memorial A & C Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Kent State Golden Flashes Free Prediction
The last time the RedHawks played, they defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 59-48. The RedHawks made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Eagles had a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above their season average of 17.1). With 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Jalen Adaway was Miami (OH)’s leading scorer.
The Golden Flashes edged the Ball State Cardinals in their last contest, 83-80. Kent State forced the Cardinals into a turnover percentage of 23.1 (above their season average of 17.0). Ball State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (19-24; 79.2 percent). With 18 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kent State’s Jaylin Walker played well.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Golden Flashes won 90-83. Kent State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Golden Flashes had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. five), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 25) and total rebounds (43 vs. 30).
Kent State could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Kent State ranks 27th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while Miami (OH) forces the 85th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Miami (OH) vs. Kent State Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Kent State ranks 116th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
The RedHawks rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Golden Flashes rank 96th (3.3).
Miami (OH) ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Kent State ranks 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
The RedHawks rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Golden Flashes rank 67th (5.7).
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The RedHawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 49.8 points per game (20.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 50.6 points per game (16.2 below their season average).
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