Kent State vs. Indiana 3/17/23 - College Basketball Betting Odds and Picks
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Indiana Hoosiers
CBB: 9:55 PM EST
Mar. 17, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : IND -4.5 ; O/U 140.5
The Kent State Golden Flashes will be in Albany, NY Friday night for a first round matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers. Kent State comes into the big dance with 28 wins on the year riding a 6 game win streak following a 15 point blowout of Toledo in their last game. Defensively Kent State controlled the game allowing only 78 points on 42.4% shooting and forced nine turnovers in 40 minutes as well. Offensively the Golden Flashes were lights out scoring 93 points including 58 in the second-half on 55.7% shooting and 41.7% from beyond the arc.
Sincere Carry led the way for the Kent State offense pouring in a team high 26 points on 15 shots and 40 minutes of action. Malique Jacobs added 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Miryne Thomas added twelve points in 33 minutes as the third Kent State starter and double figures. Chris Payton led the way out the Kent State bench with 17 points in 23 minutes of action after making all seven shots taken.
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The Indiana Hoosiers come into the big dance with 22 wins on the year following a four point loss to Penn State in the semifinals of the conference tournament. Defensively Indiana played well holding Penn State to 40.4% shooting and 34.8% from beyond the arc but the Nittany Lions made 23 free throws and won the rebounding battle to secure the win. Offensively Indiana shot the ball well scoring 73 points despite only 26 in the first half on 47% shooting, but Indiana knocked down only two long balls and turned the ball over five times leading to the loss.
Trayce Jackson-Davis has carried the Indiana offense this season averaging 20.8 points per game on 57.8% shooting to go along with a team leading 10.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Jalen Hood-Schfino is second the team averaging 13.5 points is the only other Indiana player in double figures, while Xavier Johnson chips in 9.9 points per game for the Hoosiers as well.
Recent Betting Trends:
Kent State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games.
Indiana are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games.
Indiana are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
Free Betting Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -4.5
Both teams come into the dance playing great basketball but Indiana is the better team. The Hoosiers will have the best player on the floor and he will carry the load Friday night. Take Indiana to do enough in the first round to get the win and cover as they advance past a scrappy Kent State team. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Hoosiers win and cover 76-69.