Kent State vs Stanford Prediction 3/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kent State vs Stanford prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 23rd at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 2nd Round of the NIT. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 23-11 (11-7) this year after they defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 75-56 in their last game. Kent State led 29-28 at halftime and outscored the Bonnies by a score of 46-28 in the second half in the win. The Golden Flashes shot 50.9% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 53.3% on free throws in the game. VonCameron Davis led Kent State with 14 points and five rebounds, while Delrecco Gillespie added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the game. Kent State battled in the first half and was fortunate to be up at the half, but they cruised to the win in the second half. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Flashes lost to Miami-OH by a score of 72-64, but did beat Western Michigan by a score of 73-66 before that. Kent State has won four of their last five games and they finished third in the MAC standings with an 11-7 record. Kent State has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.0 points against per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while VonCameron Davis is averaging 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Kent State is shooting 43.6% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this season. 

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 21-13 (11-9) this season after they defeated CSU Northridge by a score of 87-70 in their last game. Stanford led 46-29 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 41 points in the second half. The Cardinal shot 46.7% from the field, 38.7% on three pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Oziyah Sellers added 20 points and three rebounds in the game. Stanford did a great job of getting to the free throw line in the game, but they were outscored 42-24 in the paint in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cardinal lost to Louisville by a score of 75-73, but did beat California by a score of 78-73 before that. Stanford has lost three of their last five games and they finished seventh in the ACC standings with an 11-9 record. Stanford has scored 73.4 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points against per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 20.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Oziyah Sellers is averaging 13.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Stanford is shooting 43.4% from the field, 78.8% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season.

Why Stanford will beat Kent State 

• Stanford has won each of its last 10 Sunday games at Maples Pavilion.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Kent State’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Eight of Stanford’s last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents at Maples Pavilion have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Stanford ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Stanford ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.6).
• Kent State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
• Kent State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.7%).

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Kent State vs Stanford Prediction 

Kent State was able to pickup a nice win over St. Bonaventure in their first game of the NIT, but this is going to be a tough matchup for them. Stanford had a very nice season in the ACC this year and they are 17-2 at home. The Cardinal blew out CSU Northridge in their last game and played Louisville very tough in the ACC Tournament. Kent State does play very tough defense, but Stanford has looked very strong offensively in their last three games. I do think Kent State’s defense will keep them in this game, but I like Stanford to pull away late. 

David Racey's Pick: Stanford -7