Toledo vs Kent State Prediction 1/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Toledo vs Kent State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 16th at the M.A.C. 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 10-7 (4-1) this season after they defeated Ohio by a score of 101-85 in their last game. Toledo led 52-50 at halftime and they added 49 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Rockets shot 62% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. Sonny Wilson led Toledo with 25 points and four assists, while Leroy Blyden Jr added 24 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Toledo lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 87-73, but did beat NIU by a score of 75-61 before that. Toledo has scored 82.7 points per game with 35.7 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.8 points against per game this season. Sonny Wilson is averaging 17.6 points and 4.4 assists per game, while Leroy Blyden Jr is averaging 15.4 points and 4.2 assists per game for the Rockets. Toledo is shooting 47.6% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season. 

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 13-4 (4-1) this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 87-81 in their last game. Kent State led 44-30 at halftime, but they did allow 51 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Flashes shot 49% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Delrecco Gillespie led Kent State with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Cian Medley added 15 points and 12 assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kent State lost to Central Michigan by a score of 87-85, but did defeat Bowling Green by a score of 96-93 before that. The Golden Flashes have scored 90.4 points per game with 39.4 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.8 points against per game this season. Delrecco Gillespie is averaging 19.3 points and 12.6 rebounds per game, while Morgan Safford is averaging 14.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Golden Flashes. Kent State is shooting 48.0% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win

• Kent State has won each of its last nine games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Toledo has lost five of its last six night games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Toledo Rockets will win

• Toledo has won five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last nine night games between Toledo and Kent State have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.
• Each of Toledo’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center have produced a total of 170 or fewer points.

Toledo vs Kent State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 4-1 conference record, but Kent State will be at home. The Golden Flashes have won three of their last five games and they have scored at least 85 points in three straight. Toledo has won four of their last five, but they have allowed 85 and 87 points in their last two. Neither team plays much defense and they are both allowing at least 77 points against per game, but I trust the Kent State offense more at home. Take the Golden Flashes to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Kent State -4.5