The Kent State Golden Flashes (14-3, 4-0 MAC) battle the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-13, 1-3) Tuesday. Tip from Convocation Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Kent State beat Ohio 70-65 Friday, covering as a 4.5-point road favorite. The Golden Flashes are 12-3 against the spread (ATS) on the season and started out the season 9-0 ATS. They are 5-3 straight up on the road. Kent State’s strength is defense, ranking 17th in opponents’ field goal percentage (38.8%).
Eastern Michigan lost to Akron 104-67 Friday and failed to cover as a 13.5-point road underdog. The Eagles gave up 58 second-half points. They are 5-11 ATS on the season, 1-4 ATS over their last 5 and' 3-3 straight up at home.
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