The Kent State Golden Flashes'(13-3, 3-0 MAC) visit the Convocation Center to take on the'Ohio Bobcats (9-7, 1-2) on Friday night. Tip from Athens is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Ohio'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Kent State took down Toledo 75-63 on Tuesday, covering as 4-point home favorites. The Golden Flashes have only covered the spread once in their previous 4 games, but are 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 9 games featuring a spread. Overall this season, they are 11-3 ATS. Free throw percentage has been the strong point for the Golden Flashes, ranking 20th in the country (76.5%).
The Bobcats beat Ball State 76-71 on Tuesday, covering as 2-point home favorites. They are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games and 8-7 ATS this season. Ohio has been scoring the ball well this season, averaging 77.1 points per game.
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