A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Kent State Golden Flashes (7-1) when they clash with the Cleveland State Vikings (4-5) at Memorial A & C Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Flashes had no trouble getting past the Detroit Titans, 92-57, while the Vikings lost to the Toledo Rockets, 80-65.
Kent State played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.503) and a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 13.8). For those same stats, Detroit had marks of 0.339 and 18.6, respectively. Cleveland State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0 (above their season average of 26.4). Danny Pippen played well for Kent State with 18 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks. Algevon Eichelberger, meanwhile led the way for Cleveland State, recording 12 points and 13 rebounds.
The Golden Flashes won the lone game between these two teams last season, 83-79. Kent State out-rebounded Cleveland State. The Golden Flashes had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 28) and total rebounds (47 vs. 34).
Kent State could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Dating back to last season, Kent State ranks 32nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Cleveland State has forced the 83rd-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent).
Cleveland State Vikings at Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kent State ranks 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Cleveland State ranks 264th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Golden Flashes average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the country. The Vikings rank 211th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Kent State averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 137th in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Golden Flashes average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 117th in the country. The Vikings rank 303rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- Kent State averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 77th in the country. Cleveland State ranks 204th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).