Kent State Golden Flashes vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
The Golden Flashes and Tigers are set to face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. Kent State is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Towson. The over/under for the game is set at 131 points.
KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Towson Tigers +2
This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Kent State Win on the Road?
Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games
Kent State improved to 4-1 on the season with a 68-52 win over Cleveland State on Saturday. The Golden Flashes were -2.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game ended at 120, falling short of the 134-point O/U line.
Kent State led 36-29 at halftime and held Cleveland State to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 points of their own. The Golden Flashes’ defense played a key role in the win, as they continue to build momentum early in the season.
Kent State’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.9%, thanks to hitting 50% from three-point range (11/22) and 84.6% from the free-throw line (11/13).
Inside the arc, the Golden Flashes struggled, shooting just 41.4% on two-point attempts (12/29). They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists, with four players scoring 11 points each, including Anthony Morales, who hit 3 of 4 threes and shot 66.7% overall.
Kent State’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition making only 12 of 30 attempts, and were even more effective against the three, where they allowed just 3 made threes on 20 attempts (15%).
Even with 28 free-throw attempts, the opposing team only managed to convert 19, shooting 67% from the line. Kent State did give up 12 offensive rebounds, but their overall defensive effort was enough to keep the scoring low.
Can Towson Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers picked up a 64-60 road win over Morgan State on Sunday, November 24th. Towson entered the game as 10-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 124 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.
After leading 35-26 at halftime, Towson allowed Morgan State to score 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29 themselves.
Towson struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 19% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 39%. They managed to score 64 points, with 16 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.
Nendah Tarke led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. Wynston Tabbs added 19 points, shooting 50% overall, while Kameron Hobbs contributed 13 points, making 2 of 5 from three-point range.
Despite Towson’s strong defensive effort, their opponent managed to score 60 points, shooting 39% from the field with 21 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 19 of 41 two-point shots, good for 46%.
From three-point range, Towson held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, they went 16/23, hitting 69% of their foul shots. Towson also limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.