Ohio (10-8) vs Kent State (12-6)
January 24, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio -1 — Over/Under: 145.5
In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Ohio prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 24th at the Convocation Center in Athens, 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 12-6 (3-3) this year after they defeated Toledo by a score of 83-64 in their last game. Kent State led 44-30 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Flashes shot 56.6% from the field, 63.2% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Cian Medley led Kent State with 22 points and seven assists, while VonCameron Davis added 19 points and two assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Golden Flashes lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 70-61 and Western Michigan by a score of 94-83. Kent State has won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the MAC standings with a 3-3 record. Kent State has scored 70.3 points per game and they have allowed 64.7 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 15.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jalen Sullinger is averaging 12.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Kent State is shooting 41.6% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 28.6% on three-pointers this season.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 10-8 (4-2) this season after they lost to Eastern Michigan by a score of 94-87 in their last game. Ohio trailed 50-35 at halftime, but they did score 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Bobcats shot 53.2% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 68.2% on free throws in the game. Jackson Paveletzke led Ohio with 28 points and six rebounds, while Vic Searls added 14 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bobcats lost to Akron by a score of 92-80 but did beat Ball State by a score of 86-71 before that. Ohio has won six of their last eight games and they are currently tied for third in the MAC standings. Ohio has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 75.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. AJ Clayton is averaging 15.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this year. Ohio is shooting 47.7% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this season.
Why Ohio will beat Kent State
- Ohio has won each of its last 15 games at Convocation Center (OH) against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Kent State vs Ohio Prediction
Ohio comes into this matchup with a 4-2 record in MAC play, but they have lost two games in a row. The Bobcats have allowed 94 and 92 points in those two losses and they are allowing nearly 76 points against per game this year. Kent State has lost two of their last three games and they are shooting just 41.6% from the field. The Golden Flashes are the much better defensive team in this contest, but I worry about their offense, especially on the road. I really think either team could win this game, but I am going to back Ohio and their high-powered offense at home.