Kent State Golden Flashes vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Flashes versus the Jackrabbits? Tip off is at at 9:15 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Frost Arena in Brookings, SD. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and the Jackrabbits are favored to win at home against the Golden Flashes.
KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -2
This game will be played at Frost Arena at 9:15 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Jackrabbits.
- Not only will South Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Will the Golden Flashes Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Kent State currently has a 5-3 record overall and will be facing South Dakota State. Looking at their performance in the past ten road games, the Golden Flashes have a record of 5-5, dating back to last year. As of now, Kent State’s record vs. the spread stands at 3-3 heading into today’s matchup. In their previous five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.
Through eight games, Kent State has an over/under record of 5-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 158.7 points per game so far. When analyzing the Golden Flashes’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 149 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.
The Kent State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Charleston. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 6 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Jalen Sullinger, who holds an average of 15.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Chris Payton is averaging 14.6 points per game this season.
At present, the Golden Flashes’ defense is nationally ranked 144th, allowing 71.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Kent State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.
Can the Jackrabbits Offense Score Enough at Home?
South Dakota State comes into this game with a 4-4 record after defeating Towson 61-48 in their last game. In their previous five home games, which includes last year, South Dakota State has gone 2-3. South Dakota State has a current ATS record of 3-3 heading into today’s game. However, when examining their performance against the spread in the team’s last five games, they stand at 3-1.
South Dakota State’s games have, on average, featured 141.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.5 points so far. When analyzing the Jackrabbits’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 138 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.
Most recently, the South Dakota State offense finished with just 61 points vs. Towson. For the game, they hit 6/22 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43.9%. Leading South Dakota State in scoring vs. Towson was Zeke Mayo with his 20 points. William Kyle III also added 14 points for the Jackrabbits.
At this time, the Jackrabbits’ defense is positioned 111st in the country, permitting 69.4 points per game. Against Towson in their most recent game, the South Dakota State defense gave up a total of 48 points while allowing Towson to hit 27% of their shots.