Kent State Golden Flashes vs Auburn Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Looking to win big? The Golden Flashes and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on SEC. The Tigers are hosting the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Auburn is favored by -21 at home against Kent State.

KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +21

This game will be played at Neville Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +21.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Golden Flashes Stand a Chance on the Road?

Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games

Kent State opened their season with a 70-66 road win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Monday, November 4th. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, the Golden Flashes managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Kent State led 30-27 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The combined points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 144.

Kent State’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% on 6-of-24 shooting. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they made 22 of 28 free throws, good for 78.6%.

On the glass, the Golden Flashes grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, and they finished with 9 assists. Kentrell Garnett was a standout, hitting 4-of-5 threes and shooting 83.3% overall, finishing with 14 points. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Morgan Safford added 15 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 30.8% from the field.

Even though Kent State gave up 66 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 49 attempts. Inside the arc, the Golden Flashes held their opponent to 44% shooting, as they connected on 13 of 29 two-point tries.

From beyond the arc, Kent State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 61%, making 13 of 21. The Golden Flashes limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Can the Tigers Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Auburn pulled off a 74-69 road win over Houston on Saturday, November 9th. The Tigers were +5.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the O/U line of 141.5.

Auburn trailed 33-28 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Houston to 36. This strong 2nd half performance was key to their victory.

Auburn’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes.

Tahaad Pettiford led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Johni Broome added 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts.

Despite Auburn’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 69 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Tigers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Auburn’s defense allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 for 72%. Auburn gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.