Toledo Rockets vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 1/9/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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

TV: ESPN+

M.A.C. Center is the site where the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-6) will try to defeat the Toledo Rockets (8-6) on Tuesday.

The Toledo Rockets played Miami and walked away with a win by a score of 68-64 in their last contest. Toledo wrapped up the contest having earned a 47.3% FG percentage (26 out of 55) and knocked down 4 of their 16 3-point shots. At the free throw line, the Rockets buried 12 of 14 shots for a rate of 85.7%. In terms of hauling in boards, they earned a total of 28 with 6 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 11 dimes in the matchup in addition to creating 10 turnovers and earning 5 steals. Regarding defense, Toledo allowed their opponent to shoot 43.3% from the field on 26 of 60 shooting. Miami distributed 18 dimes and had 6 steals in the matchup. Additionally, Miami collected 31 rebounds (10 offensive, 21 defensive), but didn't record a block for the team. Miami went 60.0% at the charity stripe by knocking down 3 of their 5 tries. They also buried 9 of their 28 attempts from distance. When discussing fouls, the Rockets left the arena with 10 and Miami finished the game with 15 fouls.

Ra'Heim Moss is a guy who was a major contributor for the matchup. He ended up shooting 54.5% from the floor and recorded 2 assists. He saw the court for 35 minutes and also totaled 6 rebounds. He accounted for 18 points on 6 out of 11 shooting.

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Toledo heads into this matchup with a record of 8-6 for the season. They average 78.6 pts per contest (91st in the nation) while hitting 47.3% from the floor. The Rockets are hitting 36.2% on 3-point shots (84 of 232) and 76.7% from the free throw line. As a unit, Toledo is collecting 32.6 rebounds per game and has racked up 183 dimes for the year, which is 270th in D-1 in terms of passing the rock. They turn it over 11.4 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 16.0 personal fouls per contest.

On the defensive end of the court, the Rockets are forcing their opponents into 13.6 turnovers per contest and they draw 18.1 personal fouls. They are giving up 35.8% on shots from beyond the arc and they are ranked 335th in college basketball in points per game allowed (78.5). The Rockets are giving up a FG percentage of 49.5% (413 of 835) and they relinquish 33.8 boards per contest as a squad. They are ranked 243rd in college hoops in giving up assists to their opponents with 202 relinquished for the season.

The last time they took the court, the Kent State Golden Flashes took a loss by a final score of 71-69 when they played Eastern Michigan. The Golden Flashes were able to collect 21 defensive boards and 7 offensive boards for a total of 28 for the matchup. They also coughed up the ball 15 times, while getting 7 steals in this game. Eastern Michigan was called for 16 fouls in the matchup which got the Golden Flashes to the charity stripe for a total of 12 tries. They were able to make 9 of the free throws for a percentage of 75.0%. Regarding shooting from beyond the arc, Kent State buried 8 of 22 tries (36.4%). When this game wrapped up, the Golden Flashes finished the game shooting 26 for 56 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 46.4%. The Golden Flashes permitted Eastern Michigan to make 28 of their 59 tries from the field which had them sitting at 47.5% in the game. They finished shooting 30.0% from three-point range by hitting 6 of 20 and ended up going 9 of 11 from the free throw line (81.8%). With respect to how they attacked the glass, Kent State permitted Eastern Michigan to collect 25 overall (5 on the offensive side).

Chris Payton ended up being a major contributor for the Golden Flashes in the matchup. He made 5 of 12 in this matchup for a field goal percentage of 41.7%, and had 8 rebounds. He earned 15 points in his 37 minutes of playing time and accounted for 1 assist in the game.

Kent State has a record of 8-6 so far this season. As an offense, the Golden Flashes are connecting on 45.7% from the floor, which ranks them 138th in the country. Kent State has accounted for 1,110 pts for the year (79.3 per contest) and they snag 35.9 boards per contest. They are earning an assist 13.6 times per game (184th in college basketball) and they are turning it over 13.6 times per contest. The Golden Flashes commit 17.8 fouls per game and they connect on 78.2% from the free throw line.

The Kent State defense gives up 33.4% on three-point shots (114 of 341) and their opponents are connecting on 66.8% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have conceded 13.9 assists and 33.2 boards on a nightly basis, which ranks them 272nd and 89th in those categories on the defensive end. The Golden Flashes on the defensive side of the court are 217th in the country in PPG given up with 72.5. They are forcing 15.3 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 44.2% from the field (258th in college basketball).

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Kent State

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