The Kent State Golden Flashes (19-5, 9-2 MAC) battle the Buffalo Bulls (12-12, 6-5) Friday. Tip from Alumni Arena is at 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Buffalo'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Bulls and Golden Flashes will face off for the 2nd time this season. Kent State won the 1st meeting 74-68 at home on Jan. 27, but failed to cover as a 10.5-point favorite.
Buffalo is coming off a 102-97 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 10-point home favorite. The Bulls are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 and 12-9-1 ATS on the season.