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Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rockets and Golden Flashes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Golden Flashes at MAC Center in Kent, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and the Golden Flashes are favored to win at home against the Rockets.

TOLEDO ROCKETS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes -3

This game will be played at MAC Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.

WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Flashes.
  • Not only will Kent State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Will Toledo Shock Everyone at MAC Center?

So far this season, Toledo has been an underdog in seven of their 14 games, going 3-4 in those contests. They come into this game with a two-game win streak, and they have gone 7-3 on the road over their last 10 games.

On the season, the Rockets have gone 8-6 overall, including a 2-0 mark in conference play. They are 3-2 on the road, and their average scoring margin in those games is -1.0.

As the underdog, Toledo has gone 4-3 vs. the spread this season and is 7-7 overall. On the road, the Rockets are 3-2 ATS and have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games. For the year, Toledo has an ATS record of 7-7 and is 5-5 in its last 10 road games.

So far this season, the over/under record for Toledo sits at 8-6. The average over/under line in their games is 156.3 and their matchups have averaged 157.1 points. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is lower than the season-long average over/under line in their games. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 155 points.

Coming off their recent game, the Toledo offense tallied 68 points in a matchup against Miami (OH). Their field goal percentage for the game was 49.1%, and they made 4 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Ra'Heim Moss who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.9. Dante Maddox Jr. also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.1.

Coming into the game, Toledo will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.5 points per game (288th). So far, the Toledo defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.6 times per game (439th).

Will the Golden Flashes Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

So far this season, Kent State has a record of 8-6, including a 4-2 record at home. They are also 5-4 when favored, and they have been the favorite in 9 of their 14 games.

Over their last 10 games at home, the Golden Flashes have gone 8-2, including a current win streak of 2 games. In their most recent game, they lost to Eastern Michigan by a score of 71-69.

As the favorite this season, Kent State has gone 4-5 vs. the spread. Over their last three games as the favorite, the Golden Flashes have gone just 1-2 vs. the spread. At home this year, Kent State's ATS mark is 3-3.

This season, the over/under record for Kent State games is 9-3. So far, the average point total in their games is 152 points, and today's over/under line is set at 152.5 points. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points.

In contrast to their season average of 79.3 points per game, the Kent State had a below average performance. They scored 69 points against Eastern Michigan and had a field goal percentage of 46.4%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Chris Payton who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.1. Jalen Sullinger also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.9.

At present, the Golden Flashes' defense is nationally ranked 187th, allowing 72.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. Eastern Michigan, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 71 points vs. Kent State.