Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
The Golden Flashes and Eagles are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles will host the game at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. Kent State is favored by -6.5 in this Mid-American conference matchup the against Eastern Michigan. The over/under for the game is set at 139 points.
KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +6.5
This game will be played at George Gervin GameAbove Center at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Eastern Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Golden Flashes Stand a Chance in Ypsilanti?
Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games
The Golden Flashes dropped to 11-8 on the season after an 85-71 home loss to Akron on Friday. Kent State entered the game as -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 48-31 at halftime, Kent State outscored Akron 40-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 144.5.
Kent State’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.9% overall and 24% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.
Jalen Sullinger and Nate Johnson each scored 23 points, with both shooting 7 of 15 from the field. Tavari Johnson added 15 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range, while also dishing out 5 assists. James Okonkwo contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds, making 75% of his shots.
Despite Kent State’s strong defensive effort, they gave up 85 points in their last game. The Golden Flashes held their opponent to 34% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Kent State’s defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 84%.
Can Eastern Michigan Grab a Win at Home?
Eastern Michigan Eagles Recent Game/Games
Eastern Michigan fell to 9-11 on the season after a 61-54 road loss to Western Michigan on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 115 were well below the O/U line of 151.5.
Eastern Michigan trailed 23-18 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, despite scoring 36 points in the 2nd half. They allowed 38 points in the 2nd half, which proved to be the difference.
Eastern Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 54 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.5%, largely due to their poor performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 21 attempts for a 9.5% three-point shooting rate.
Inside the arc, the Eagles connected on 54.8% of their two-point shots, and they made 14 of 19 free throws, shooting 73.7% from the line. Da’Sean Nelson led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Chansey Willis Jr. added 16 points, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.
Eastern Michigan’s defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a strong effort in limiting shooting efficiency. The Eagles allowed just 38% shooting from the field, as their opponent went 22/57 overall.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan’s defense was particularly effective, holding their opponent to just 4/19 shooting, or 21%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 attempts, a 76% success rate.