Match Analysis: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Cleveland St Vikings – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 6:00 PM UTC
- Location: Colonial Hall, White Sulphur Springs, WV
Game Overview
Kent State Golden Flashes (2-1) face Cleveland State Vikings (1-2) in a neutral site matchup. Kent State is strong offensively, averaging 98 points/game, but allows high scoring (94 points allowed). Cleveland State scores less (74 points/game) and also gives up many points defensively (90+ points allowed). Both teams play at a fast pace, leading to high scoring games recently.
Key Factors to Consider
- Kent State has a better overall offensive efficiency (1.215 vs 1.005) and effective FG% (58.1% vs 50.4%) than Cleveland State. Kent State's turnover rate is lower (12.9% vs 18.1%), reflecting better ball control. Both teams give up many points, supporting an expectation of a high-scoring game.
- Recent direct matchups show Kent State outperforming Cleveland State comfortably, with a typical margin near or above the spread line.
- No significant injuries reported for either team that would impact key players, with main contributors like M. Safford active.
- Neutral venue in White Sulphur Springs favors neither team. Both teams have high tempo playing styles contributing to higher scoring totals.
- Kent State (2-1) is coming off stronger performances and maintains higher motivation to assert dominance over a struggling Cleveland State (1-2).
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kent State Golden Flashes: -395, Cleveland St Vikings: +310 | Kent State Golden Flashes | β β β β β 78% |
| Spread | Kent State Golden Flashes -8.5: -118, Cleveland St Vikings +8.5: -102 | Kent State Golden Flashes -8.5 | β β β β β 72% |
| Over/under | Over 163.5: -110, Under 163.5: -110 | Over 163.5 | β β β β β 70% |
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 | Over 163.5 28% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 163.5 at 28% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 30.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Kent State Golden Flashes to win on the moneyline and cover the -8.5 spread; expect the game total to go over 163.5 points.
Predicted Score: Kent State Golden Flashes 89 – Cleveland St Vikings 77