The Kent State Golden Flashes'(16-3, 6-0 MAC) battle the'Northern Illinois Huskies'(7-12, 3-3) on Tuesday. Tip from NIU Convocation Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Northern Illinois'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Kent State steamrolled Ball State 86-65 on Friday to cover as 8-point home favorites. It has now covered 4 straight games and is 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9 lined games. The Golden Flashes sit atop the MAC and have been money-makers this season with a 14-3 ATS record. Their defense has carried the load this season, holding opponents to an average of 62.4 points per game (ppg), good for 29th in the nation.
Northern Illinois toppled Eastern Michigan 88-67 on Saturday, covering as 3-point road underdogs. It has now covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games and is 5-5 ATS in its last 10 and 8-8 ATS on the season. The Huskies have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 75.2 ppg (T-309th).
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