Kent State vs Toledo Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Toledo Rockets meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Savage Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Toledo Rockets prediction.

Kent State Golden Flashes Recap

The Kent State Golden Flashes come into this game looking to shake off their 69-52 loss to Akron last time out to sit at 16-6 this season. After this game, Kent State will head on the road for a game against Southern Miss.

Golden Flashes Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Delrecco Gillespie leads Kent State in scoring and rebounding by averaging a double-double per game with 19 PPG and 12 RPG while Morgan Safford has 13.8 PPG and 6.2 RPG as well this season. Rob Whaley Jr. has 12.4 PPG and 4.1 RPG and Cian Medley has 10.5 PPG with a team-high 6.7 APG to lead Kent State in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Kent State so far this season. Quinn Woidke has 8.9 PPG with 2.6 RPG while Jahari Williamson’s chipped in 9.8 PPG as well this season. As a team, Kent State is averaging 87.5 PPG on 46.3% shooting from the field, 35% from three and 74.8% from the foul line so far this season. 

Toledo Rockets Recap

The Toledo Rockets come into this game looking to add on to their 73-55 win over Ball State last time out to sit at 12-10 this season. After this game, Toledo will head on the road for a game against James Madison.

Rockets Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Sonny Wilson leads the Rockets in scoring and assists with 17.2 PPG along with 3.7 RPG and a team-high 4.8 APG while Leroy Blyden Jr. has 16.1 PPG with 3.6 RPG, 4.4 APG and 1.8 SPG to lead Toledo in steals. Sean Craig has 12.5 PPG with a team-high 7.9 RPG to lead the Rockets in rebounding while Austin Parks has 11 PPG with 5.3 RPG and Kyler Vanderjagt has 10.5 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Toledo so far this season. As a team, Toledo is averaging 81.8 PPG on 47.8% shooting from the field, 35.3% from three and 78.2% from the foul line this season.

Kent State Golden Flashes @ Toledo Rockets Betting Trends: February 3, 2026

Why the Toledo Rockets will win

• The home team has won each of Toledo’s last six games.
• Toledo has won the first half in five of its last six games.

Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win

• Kent State has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Toledo has lost four of its last five night games.
• Kent State has won the first half in each of its last six Tuesday road games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Toledo’s last four night games have produced a total of 166+ points.
• Nine of Kent State’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Toledo ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.7).
• Toledo ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.2%).
• Kent State has recorded the equal-longest home winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (11 games).
• Kent State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.0).

Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Toledo Rockets Prediction

I’m on Kent State here. I think that this isn’t the same Toledo team as years past, and Kent State is the better team here coming off of the marquee loss to Akron.  I think Toledo gets beat up on the glass and I think Kent State picks up the win on the road. Give me the Golden Flashes.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Kent State +1.5