Match Analysis: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Cornell Big Red – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-08
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
Game Overview
Kent State Golden Flashes host Cornell Big Red in an early-season NCAAB matchup. Kent State enters as favorites after a narrow overtime loss in their opener, while Cornell is coming off a road defeat. Both teams are adjusting to new seasons, with Kent State showing higher offensive output but also defensive vulnerabilities.
Key Factors to Consider
- Kent State averaged 97 points in their lone game but allowed 103, indicating a high-scoring, leaky defense. Cornell was competitive in their loss, scoring 84 on the road. Both teams have shown offensive capability but lack defensive consistency.
- No recent H2H data available for this matchup.
- No injuries reported for either team.
- Game is at Kent State's home arena, providing a slight edge. Early season, so roster chemistry and depth may be uncertain.
- Kent State seeks to bounce back from a tough loss, while Cornell aims to prove themselves after a road defeat. Both teams are motivated to start conference play strong.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | home: -250, away: 198 | Kent State Golden Flashes | β β β β β 74% |
| Spread | home: -5.5, away: 5.5 | Kent State Golden Flashes -5.5 | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | over: 165.5, under: 165.5 | Under 165.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kent State Golden Flashes -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 165.5 11% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 165.5 at 11% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Kent State covers the spread and wins outright, but the game stays under the total due to defensive adjustments and early-season inefficiency.
Predicted Score: Kent State 78, Cornell 72