Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes 1/26/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes 1/26/24 – The upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball game featuring the Ohio Bobcats and the Kent State Golden Flashes promises to be an intriguing matchup. With the Ohio Bobcats holding a 9-10 record and the Kent State Golden Flashes slightly ahead at 10-9, both teams are looking to improve their standings as they face off this Friday. This game is not just a battle on the court but also a significant event for fans and bettors looking for daily college basketball picks.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Bobcats	+3.5 -110	o154 -110	+119
Golden Flashes	-3.5 -110	u154 -110	-139

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Jaylin Hunter (Guard) vs. Jalen Sullinger (Guard)

Jaylin Hunter has stepped up as the lead offensive option for Ohio. Playing over 31 minutes per game, he’s averaging 13.6 points while shooting 40% from the field. An adept ball handler and passer, Hunter also contributes 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest. However, he has struggled with consistency in MAC play. In Ohio’s last outing, Hunter shot just 3-13 for 7 points in a loss against Toledo. For the Bobcats to steal a road win, they’ll need their talented guard to bounce back.

Matching up against Hunter is Golden Flashes Jalen Sullinger. Kent State’s leader in minutes (33.7 mpg), points (14.3 ppg), and three-pointers made, Sullinger can take over a game when hot. He’s scored 20+ points five times this year, including a 31 point outburst against South Alabama. However, Sullinger can also run cold, evidenced by a recent 3 game stretch where he shot 27% from the field. If locked in, his quick trigger from deep can ignite Kent State’s offense. But Sullinger must avoid relying too heavily on low percentage shots. 

This matchup pits two dynamic guards looking to will their team to victory. While Hunter distributes more, Sullinger is the more dangerous individual scorer. Both will play a major role in determining this game’s final outcome. If one gets hot while the other struggles, it could create separation on the scoreboard.

Bobcats’ Balanced Attack

Ohio Bobcats have displayed a balanced offensive and defensive game this season, averaging 79 points per game with a 46% field goal percentage – not quite the highest but still noteworthy – while their 3-point shooting at 34.8% adds another layer to their game. Defensively, Ohio averages 6.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game to keep opponents at bay; their road record shows potential vulnerabilities away from home though with only five victories against the spread at home games so far this season.

Golden Flashes’ Home Court Advantage

Kent State Golden Flashes have shown remarkable home court dominance, going 9 out of their last 9 games over the total at home. Averaging an impressive 77.8 points per game on 45.2% field shooting and 36.4% three-point line accuracy, Kent’s offense rivals Ohio’s, while their defensive metrics including 7.2 steals per game and 2.8 blocks suggest they can also compete on defense.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

The betting odds for this game are yet to be determined, which adds an element of suspense for bettors. Given the teams’ performance trends and key player matchups, the odds could offer interesting insights once released.

Trends

Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends

Ohio are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Bobcats are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Ohio are 0-5 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Ohio’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Ohio’ 12 last games at home.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Trends

Kent State are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Golden Flashes are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Kent State are 2-5 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Kent State’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Kent State’ 9 last games at home.