Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Bowling Green Falcons try to run the Kent State Golden Flashes off the court at Stroh Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Bowling Green Falcons in this one found them listed as -1-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Golden Flashes was expected to move the line.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Bowling Green Falcons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Bowling Green Falcons sit at 12-6 (8-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Kent State Golden Flashes are currently 13-5 (6-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Bowling Green is 6-8 OU, and Kent State is 11-3 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Bowling Green Falcons rated this week at No. 135 and the Kent State Golden Flashes sitting at No. 185.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Bowling Green's No. 133-ranked scoring average of 74.22 PPG, against a Kent State Golden Flashes defense rated No. 157 and allowing 72 PPG. The Bowling Green Falcons FG% has averaged 45.09% to date this season, less than the Kent State Golden Flashes shooters have managed so far (45.94% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kent State got 22 points from Xavier Pollard en route to a 76-68 victory over Ball State on Tuesday at Worthen Arena.
The Falcons endured a 81-74 loss at the hands of the Rockets on Tuesday, despite a 19-point effort from Zack Denny at Stroh Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Kent State home to Eastern Michigan, Tuesday, January 26th
Bowling Green at Western Michigan, Tuesday, January 26th