Kent State vs Toledo Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Toledo prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 11-6 (2-3) this year after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 70-61 in their last game. Kent State led 41-32 at halftime but was outscored 38-20 in the second half in the loss. The Golden Flashes shot 38.3% from the field, 13.8% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Cian Medley led Kent State with 15 points and four rebounds, while Jalen Sullinger added 11 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Flashes lost to Western Michigan by a score of 94-83 but did beat Buffalo by a score of 68-49 before that. Kent State has lost three of their last five games and they are already three games back in the race for the MAC. Kent State has scored 69.5 points per game and they have allowed 64.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jalen Sullinger is averaging 12.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Kent State is shooting 40.9% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 27.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Toledo Rockets Betting Preview

The Toledo Rockets are 10-7 (4-1) this season after they defeated Ball State by a score of 93-75 in their last game. Toledo led 44-40 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Rockets shot 53.7% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 88.2% on free throws in the game. Sam Lewis led Toledo with 21 points and two rebounds, while Isaiah Adams added 20 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Rockets lost to Akron by a score of 85-78 but did beat Central Michigan by a score of 69-67 before that. Toledo has won four of their last five games and they are just one game behind Akron and Miami in the MAC. Toledo has scored 78.3 points per game and they have allowed 77.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Sonny Wilson is averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Sam Lewis is averaging 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Toledo is shooting 46.2% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 32.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Toledo will beat Kent State

• Toledo has won 18 of its last 19 games against Conference opponents at Savage Arena.
• Kent State has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Savage Arena.

Why Kent State will beat Toledo

• Kent State has won nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Kent State’s last eight games against the Mid-American Conference Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Four of Toledo’s last five night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.

Kent State vs Toledo Prediction 

Kent State comes into this matchup with the better overall record, but they are just 2-3 in conference play and will be on the road here. The Golden Flashes are shooting just 40.9% from the field this year and they have scored 68 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Toledo is 4-1 to start MAC play and while they are the better offensive team, they have been pretty bad on defense this season. The Rockets are allowing over 77 points against per game this season and they have been involved in some very high-scoring games. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this matchup and I like the over here.