Niagara Purple Eagles vs Kent State Golden Flashes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Purple Eagles versus the Golden Flashes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at MAC Center in Kent, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Kent State being favored by -15.5 over Niagara.

NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +15.5

This game will be played at MAC Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Flashes.
• Even though we have Kent State winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +15.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Purple Eagles Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games

On Tuesday, November 19th, the Purple Eagles fell 76-68 to Bowling Green. Niagara, who were +8.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.

Niagara led 37-33 at halftime but were outscored 43-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 149.

Niagara’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field. They connected on 12 of 29 threes, hitting 41.4% from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%.

Marcus Johnson was nearly perfect, shooting 10 of 11 overall and 2 of 2 from three, finishing with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Derrick Butler also went 2 for 2 from three, scoring 16 points on 6 of 7 shooting.

Niagara’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 20/30.

From beyond the arc, Niagara’s opponent shot 40%, connecting on 9 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 9 free throws, a 90% success rate.

Will Kent State Find a Way to Win at Home?

Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game

Kent State fell to Auburn 79-56 on Wednesday, November 13th. The Golden Flashes were +22.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.

Kent State trailed 36-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 43-34.

Kent State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they hit only 23.8% of their three-point attempts, going 5 for 21 from deep.

They managed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded just 5 assists as a team. VonCameron Davis led the way with 19 points, while Johni Broome contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Despite Kent State allowing 79 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 49% shooting from the field. The Golden Flashes were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Kent State held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they made just 6 of 24 three-point attempts. However, the Golden Flashes sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 77% rate. Kent State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.