The Kent State Golden Flashes (8-2) square off with the North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-8) in the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational at Don Haskins Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Aggies were blown out by the UTEP Miners, 72-54, while the Golden Flashes were beaten by the UC Irvine Anteaters, 74-68.
Kent State did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (13-15; 86.7 percent) while North Carolina A&T had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 21.5). North Carolina A&T was led by Ronald Jackson, who had 13 points and 11 rebounds. CJ Williamson fueled Kent State with 12 points and eight rebounds.
The ineffective offense of North Carolina A&T will face off against the top-notch defense of Kent State. The Aggies currently rank 277th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Flashes are 57th in defensive efficiency. The Golden Flashes should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kent State ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while North Carolina A&T ranks 212th (16.6).
- The Golden Flashes average 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Kent State ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while North Carolina A&T ranks 94th (7.4).
- The Golden Flashes average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. The Aggies rank 194th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- Kent State averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 57th in the country. North Carolina A&T ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 51.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Golden Flashes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, down from 13.7 for the season.