Kent State Golden Flashes vs Toledo Rockets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Planning on watching today’s Golden Flashes and Rockets game? Catch the action at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH, as the Rockets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Toledo being favored by -1.5 at home against Kent State.
KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toledo Rockets -1.5
This game will be played at Savage Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE TOLEDO ROCKETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rockets.
- Not only will Toledo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Golden Flashes Win in Toledo?
Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games
The Golden Flashes fell to 9-6 on the season after a 70-61 home loss to Miami (OH) on Saturday. Kent State, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 41-32 at halftime, Kent State’s offense stalled, scoring just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Kent State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 13.8% from three-point range, connecting on only 4 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they managed just 9 assists as a team.
Inside the arc, the Golden Flashes were more efficient, hitting 61.3% of their two-point shots. Cian Medley and Brant Byers each scored 15 points, with Byers hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Eian Elmer added 14 points on 66.7% shooting.
Despite Kent State’s defensive efforts, the Golden Flashes allowed 70 points in their last game. The opposing team shot 38% from the field, making 23 of 60 attempts.
Kent State’s defense struggled inside, giving up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts (61%). However, they limited the damage from beyond the arc, where the opposing team shot just 13%, hitting 4 of 29 three-pointers. From the free-throw line, the opposition went 11 for 18 (61%).
Can Toledo Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games
The Rockets improved to 9-7 on the season with a 93-75 win over Ball State on Saturday. Toledo entered the game as +1 point underdogs but covered the spread with the win.
Toledo led 44-40 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Ball State 49-35. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game line of 155.5.
Toledo’s offense put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc, while knocking down 88.2% of their free throws.
Payton Sparks and Isaiah Adams each contributed 20 points, with Sparks shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Sam Lewis added 21 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.
Toledo’s defense had a tough outing, giving up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rockets struggled, as their opponent connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 25/38.
From three-point range, Toledo held their opponent to just 4/16 shooting, a 25% clip. The Rockets also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13, shooting 61%. Toledo allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.