Kent State (4-1) vs Towson (4-2)
November 28, 2024 at 09:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Kent State -1.5 / Towson +1.5 — Over/Under: 131.5
In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Towson prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 28th at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. 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 4-1 this year after they defeated Cleveland State by a score of 68-52 in their last game. Kent State led 36-29 at halftime and held Cleveland State to just 23 second-half points for the win. The Golden Flashes shot 45.1% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Anthony Morales led Kent State with 11 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Golden Flashes defeated Niagara by a score of 76-73 but did lose to Auburn by a score of 79-56 before that. Kent State has scored 73.6 points per game and they have allowed 64.6 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 16.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Kent State is shooting 44.5% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this year. Kent State will take on UC Irvine after this one.
Towson Tigers Betting Preview
The Towson Tigers are 4-2 this season after they defeated Morgan State by a score of 64-60 in their last game. Towson led 35-26 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 29 points in the second half. The Tigers shot 35.6% from the field, 19% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Nendah Tarke led Towson with 24 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Tigers defeated Nicholls by a score of 70-64 and James Madison by a score of 67-63. Towson has scored 68.8 points per game and they have allowed 62.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game this season. Dylan Williamson is averaging 14.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Towson is shooting 40.1% from the field, 64.9% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this year.
Why Towson will beat Kent State
- Towson has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kent State has lost three of its last four night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
Kent State vs Towson Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on small winning streaks and both will be looking for their fifth win of the season here. Kent State is shooting 44.5% from the field, while Towson is shooting 40.1%. Both teams have been very solid defensively this year, but Towson has allowed 64 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Take Towson to win in this matchup.