Saturday, January 14, 2017

University Arena

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The Kent State Golden Flashes travel to University Arena to play the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

The Golden Flashes come into this game with an overall record of 9-7 and a road record of 1-3. They are 6-6 against the spread and their over/under record is 8-4. The Broncos have an overall record of 5-10 and a home record of 5-1. They have an over/under record of 7-5 and they are 7-5 against the spread.

Jimmy Hall comes into this contest averaging 16.8 points per game while playing 30.4 minutes per night so far this season for the Golden Flashes. He pulls down 10.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is currently at 81%. Jaylin Walker averages 15.3 points per game in 28 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.8 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game for Kent State. His field goal percentage is 41% for the year while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Thomas Wilder averages 16.5 points per game while playing 30.2 minutes per contest this year for the Broncos. He grabs 4.3 rebounds per game and has 3.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage currently is at 79%. Tucker Haymond averages 12.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 29.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.4 rebounds per contest and 3.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage is 74%.

Kent State averages 76.4 points per contest this season which ranks them 85th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 4.9 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them ranked 275th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 288th in the country. They average 42.7 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game which ranks them 4th and 232nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 252nd with 14.4 per game. The Golden Flashes allow 71.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 142nd in the nation. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 100th and 211th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.4 rebounds a game which ranks 154th and they give up 13.7 assists per contest which puts them in 195th place in the country. They force 15.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 36th in Division 1.

Western Michigan averages 72.8 points per game this year which ranks them 171st in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is -5.4 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 120th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 74th in the nation. They average 33.9 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per contest which ranks them 268th and 204th respectively. In the turnover department the Broncos rank 178th with 13.4 per game. The Broncos allow 78.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 274th in the country. They also allow a 49% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 335th and 266th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 33.5 rebounds a game which ranks 67th and they give up 15.9 assists per contest which puts them in 311th place in the nation. The Broncos force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 182nd in college basketball.

The Golden Flashes average 68.4 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 79 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -3.8 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -4 per contest. The Golden Flashes have an offensive rating of 106.8 and they assist on 46.8% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 72.4 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 47%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 51% and they shoot 3 pointers on 34% of their shots. Kent State turns the ball over an average of 15.9 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 9.8% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 55.4% while their offensive rebound percentage is 43.3%. The Golden Flashes give up 72.1 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 83 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Broncos score 83.2 ppg at home and they have averaged 69 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of -7.3 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 13 points per game. The Broncos have a rating on offense of 102.3 and 46.8% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 72.3 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 52% and they attempt 3 pointers on 27% of their shots. Western Michigan turns it over an average of 16.2 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 8.9% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.3% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 32.2%. The Broncos give up 70.2 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 76.3 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Trends

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 6-6 against the spread

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 8-4 against the over/under

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends

The Western Michigan Broncos are 7-5 against the spread

The Western Michigan Broncos are 7-5 against the over/under

Kent State Golden Flashes Injuries

11/21/16 G Rosel Hurley Groin out indefinitely
11/11/16 G Taishaun Johnson Eligibility out for season
01/02/17 G Jerrelle DeBerry Personal has left the team

Western Michigan Broncos Injuries

12/12/16 G Joeviair Kennedy Legal problems dismissed from team
11/30/16 G Ryan Wade Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Western Michigan

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