Kent State Golden Flashes vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Flashes versus the Anteaters? Tip off is at at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with UC Irvine being favored by -6.5 over Kent State.

KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UC Irvine Anteaters -6.5

This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE UC IRVINE ANTEATERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Anteaters.
• Not only will UC Irvine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Golden Flashes Defense Show Up on the Road?

Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games

Kent State picked up a 65-54 win over Towson on Thursday, November 28th. The Golden Flashes were -1.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread.

They led 30-25 at halftime and outscored Towson 35-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 119, which was under the O/U line of 130.5.

Kent State’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 51.5% (17/33) and a three-point percentage of 32.1% (9/28). The Golden Flashes struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% (4/8) of their attempts.

Dylan Williamson led the way with 21 points, connecting on 4 of 7 three-pointers (57.1%). VonCameron Davis added 18 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from deep (2/4). Kent State recorded 11 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.

Despite Kent State’s defensive efforts, the Golden Flashes couldn’t keep their opponent from scoring 54 points. They allowed 38% shooting overall, with the other team hitting 18 of their 47 shots.

From beyond the arc, Kent State gave up 8 threes on 21 attempts, also at a 38% clip. They sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 10 free throws.

Can the Anteaters Secure a Win at Home?

UC Irvine improved to 4-2 on the season with a 76-59 win over Kennesaw State on Thursday. The Anteaters, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 135, falling under the O/U line of 154.5.

UC Irvine took control early, leading 43-27 at halftime. While they allowed 32 points in the 2nd half, they scored 33 to maintain their lead and secure the win.

UC Irvine put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They were efficient inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.1% of their threes (6/23).

The Anteaters dished out 24 assists, with Adrian Wooley leading the way with 19 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 37.5% overall. Devin Tillis and Jurian Dixon each added 15 points, with Dixon hitting 7 of 8 shots in just 15 minutes of action.

Despite UC Irvine allowing 59 points, they gave up a 51% shooting performance from the field, with their opponent hitting 32 of 62 shots. Inside the arc, UC Irvine’s defense struggled, allowing 66% shooting on two-pointers, as the opposing team connected on 26 of 39 attempts.

From three-point range, UC Irvine held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. The Anteaters also sent their opponent to the line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 66%. UC Irvine gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.