Toledo vs Kent State Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Toledo vs Kent State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 25th at the MAC Center in Kent, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Toledo Rockets Betting Preview

The Toledo Rockets are 16-11 (9-5) this year after they lost to Bowling Green by a score of 69-68 in their last game. Toledo trailed 41-37 at halftime, but they did hold Bowling Green to 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Rockets shot 38.1% from the field, 29.6% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Sam Lewis led Toledo with 21 points and four rebounds, while Sonny Wilson added 13 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Rockets defeated Ball State by a score of 67-66 but did lose to Eastern Michigan by a score of 80-73 before that. Toledo has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the MAC standings with a 9-5 record. Toledo has scored 77.8 points per game and they have allowed 77.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Sonny Wilson is averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Sam Lewis is averaging 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Toledo is shooting 45.7% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 18-9 (8-6) this season after they lost to Miami (OH) in overtime by a score of 96-92 in their last game. Kent State trailed 44-41 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Golden Flashes shot 53.3% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Delrecco Gillespie led Kent State with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Jalen Sullinger added 20 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green by a score of 91-84 and Ohio by a score of 76-75. Kent State has won five of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the MAC standings with an 8-6 record. Kent State has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 67.8 points per game, while also averaging 36 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Jalen Sullinger is averaging 14.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Kent State is shooting 43.3% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Kent State will beat Toledo

• Kent State has won each of its last five home games following a road loss.
• Toledo has lost four of its last five night games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kent State has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against the Mid-American Conference.

Why Toledo will beat Kent State

• Kent State has lost each of its last three games after coming off overtime.
• Toledo has won 26 of its last 34 road games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Toledo’s last 11 Tuesday night road games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 158+ points.
• Each of Kent State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.

Toledo vs Kent State Prediction 

Kent State comes into this matchup playing pretty well over the last few weeks and they will be at home for this game. The Golden Flashes are coming off of an overtime loss, but they have won five of their last six games. Kent State is shooting just 43.3% from the field this year, but they have scored 91+ points in three of their last four games. Toledo has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 80 and 92 points in their last two road games. The Rockets lost to Kent State by a score of 83-64 in their first meeting, but with Kent State being involved in five straight high-scoring games, I like the over here.