Oregon State Beavers Favored by -4 Point Spread Against the Kent State Golden Flashes on Thursday

Memorial A & C Center will host Oregon State Beavers vs Kent State Golden Flashes action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Kent State Golden Flashes were listed as 4-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Oregon State Beavers vs Kent State Golden Flashes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Kent State Golden Flashes sit at 5-6 (2-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Oregon State Beavers are currently 8-3 (3-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Kent State is 3-5 OU, and Oregon State is 6-5 OU.

The Kent State Golden Flashes sit at No. 147 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Oregon State Beavers sit at No. 95 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Kent State has the nation's No. 163-rated offensive output, at 74.36 PPG. The visiting Oregon State Beavers defense ranks No. 106 allowing on average 69.36 PPG. The Golden Flashes FG% has averaged 42.99% so far, less than the Kent State Beavers marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.42% per game.