Stetson Hatters at Kent State Golden Flashes Free Prediction 11/30/19

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The Kent State Golden Flashes (5-1) will be at home in the Memorial A & C Center when they square off against the Stetson Hatters (4-4). Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.

Stetson Hatters vs. Kent State Golden Flashes ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Golden Flashes were blown out by the 10th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 71-52, while the Hatters defeated the Florida College Falcons, 72-60.

Stetson played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 19.6) and a free throw rate of 0.200 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Florida College was 17.3 and 0.115, respectively. Kent State, meanwhile, forced Ohio State into a turnover percentage of 19.7 (above their season average of 15.5). Danny Pippen played well for Kent State with 19 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Mahamadou Diawara led the way for Stetson, finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Kent State in this showdown. The Golden Flashes rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while Stetson ranks 284th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent) since last season.

Stetson Hatters vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Kent State averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. Stetson ranks 287th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
  • The Golden Flashes rank 78th in steals per game (7.1) while the Hatters rank 159th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • Kent State ranks 95th in blocks per game (3.8) while Stetson ranks 170th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Golden Flashes average 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. The Hatters rank 294th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
  • Kent State averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 171st in the country. Stetson ranks 305th in assists allowed per game (15.7).