Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 2/28/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Location: M.A.C. Center in Kent, OH

TV: ESPN+

M.A.C. Center is where the Kent State Golden Flashes (23-6) will attempt to defeat the Ohio Bobcats (17-12) on Tuesday.

The Ohio Bobcats stepped onto the hardwood against Miami and took a loss by a score of 85-68 in their last contest. Ohio walked away from the game having earned a 38.1% field goal percentage (24 of 63) and made 7 out of their 20 shots from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Bobcats made 13 of 21 tries for a percentage of 61.9%. Regarding grabbing boards, they collected a total of 23 with 12 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 9 dimes in the matchup in addition to forcing the other team into 19 turnovers and earning 10 steals. In reference to defense, Ohio let their opponent shoot 60.8% from the floor on 31 of 51 shooting. Miami distributed 14 dimes and had 3 steals in the game. On top of that, Miami totaled 31 rebounds (4 offensive, 27 defensive), but didn't notch a block. Miami shot 81.3% from the free throw line by knocking down 13 of 16 shots. They also knocked down 10 of 19 shots from long range. Concerning fouls, the Bobcats ended up with 18 and Miami finished the game with 16 fouls.

Jaylin Hunter is one guy who was a factor in this contest. He finished the contest at 54.5% from the field and also earned 3 dimes. He played for 34 mins and also totaled 3 boards. He recorded 19 points on 6 out of 11 shooting.

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Ohio steps onto the court with a mark of 17-12 on the year. They lose possession by turning the ball over 11.2 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 17.8 fouls per contest. As a unit, Ohio is grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game and has accounted for 373 assists for the year, which is 223rd in college basketball in terms of passing the ball. The Bobcats are hitting 37.4% on shots from distance (252 of 673) and 72.0% from the free throw line. They currently have an average of 78.3 pts per contest (40th in the country) on 45.9% from the field.

On defense, the Bobcats are forcing 12.5 turnovers on a nightly basis while drawing 16.4 personal fouls. They are relinquishing 34.7% from 3-point land while they are 274th in college hoops in points per game allowed (73.1). The Bobcats defense is giving up a field goal percentage of 44.5% (756 of 1,697) and they surrender 34.8 rebounds per game as a group. They are 142nd in D-1 in giving up assists to their opponents with 362 surrendered this season.

When they last played, the Kent State Golden Flashes took home the win by a final score of 79-69 against Bowling Green. Regarding rebounding, Kent State permitted Bowling Green to collect 35 in total (11 offensive). They finished the game shooting 11.1% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 2 of 18 and finished the contest at 21 out of 27 at the charity stripe (77.8%). The Golden Flashes permitted Bowling Green to make 23 of 62 tries from the floor which had them at 37.1% for the matchup. When all was said and done, the Golden Flashes shot 26 for 58 from the floor which gave them a rate of 44.8%. When discussing shooting from distance, Kent State made 7 out of their 22 tries (31.8%). They were able to bury 20 of the free throws for a rate of 76.9%. Bowling Green was called for 24 personal fouls in this contest which got the Golden Flashes to the charity stripe for a total of 26 attempts. They coughed up the ball 14 times, while recording 6 steals in this matchup. The Golden Flashes were able to collect 27 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards for a total of 37 for this game.

Malique Jacobs ended up being important for the Golden Flashes in the matchup. He earned 19 points in his 36 mins on the hardwood and accounted for 5 assists in this matchup. He made 5 of 13 in this game giving him a rate of 38.5%, and totaled 6 rebounds.

Kent State has a record of 23-6 for the season. When it comes to executing on offense, the Golden Flashes are connecting on 44.8% from the floor, which ranks them 177th in college hoops. Kent State has 2,186 points for the season (75.4 per contest) and they collect 35.2 rebounds per game. They are earning an assist 12.5 times per contest (237th in college basketball) and they turn it over 11.6 times per game. The Golden Flashes are committing 19.1 fouls per game and they connect on 72.1% from the charity stripe.

The Golden Flashes on the defensive side of the court are 34th in Division 1 in points per game surrendered with 64.4. They have forced 16.5 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 39.8% from the floor (15th in D-1). The Kent State defense concedes 30.8% on 3-point shots (197 of 639) and their opponents are making 70.9% of their free throw shots. They have allowed 11.5 assists and 35.4 boards per contest, which is 94th and 270th in college basketball.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Ohio

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