Kent State Golden Flashes vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 11/13/2024

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Venue:  Neville Arena, Auburn, AL 

Where to Watch:  SEC Network+

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kent State +20.5, Auburn -20.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kent State +20.5, Auburn -20.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kent State +20.5, Auburn -20.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Kent State Golden Flashes:  2-0 (0-0) (1st place, MAC)

Auburn Tigers:  2-0 (0-0) (8th place, SEC)

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Kent State Golden Flashes:  2-0  last 2

Auburn Tigers:  2-0  last 2

Kent State is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall, a 0-0 record in conference games, and they are 1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Miami-Hamilton Harriers in their last game. VonCameron Davis and Cli'Ron Hornbeak each led the team in points per game in that game with 18 while Jalen Sullinger was next on the team with 17. Jalen Sullinger led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Cli'Ron Hornbeak led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 57.8% from the field, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 84 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 59.5 PPG against them. Kent State has an ATS record of 1-0 this season and their O/U record is 0-1.

Auburn is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall, a 0-0 conference record, and they are 1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Houston Cougars in their last game. Tahaad Pettiford led the team in points in that game with 21 while Johni Broome was next on the team with 20. Chaney Johnson led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Chaney Johnson led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 52.9% from the field, 30.4% from 3-point range, and 68.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 84 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 56 PPG against them. Auburn has an ATS record of 2-0 this season and their O/U record is 1-1.

The current betting odds have Kent State listed as a 20.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kent State has looked good in their games this season with their 2-0 record overall, but they haven't really played any strong teams yet. They are still off to a good start this season and they will have some momentum coming into this one, looking to bring their best effort for one of the best teams in the nation. Meanwhile, Auburn has also looked great in their games this season with their 2-0 record overall. They are coming off a nice win against Houston in their last one so they have already been tested with a ranked opponent, and Houston was one of the best teams in the nation last year. That was a big win for Auburn as they won that game by 5 points at a neutral site, but this is also going to be a bit of a let down game for them after that big ranked win. They are not going to bring that same energy for a smaller school like Kent State, but Kent State does have a solid team and is good enough to keep this game closer than the number. Kent State can take advantage of the let down for Auburn by getting off to a hot start in the game and even if Auburn wins this game which they should, it won't be in a big blow out. The best way to place a bet here is on Kent State to cover the spread in this game. 

Kent State Auburn Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, November 13, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Auburn 86 Kent State 74.

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Kent State Golden Flashes: 2-4 ATS after allowing 55 points or less. 2-4 ATS after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 19-10 UNDER in road games. 11-5 UNDER after a win by 15 points or more. 9-3 UNDER after scoring 85 points or more. 

Auburn Tigers: 18-10 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points. 8-4 ATS in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 22-10 1H ATS in all home games. 9-3 UNDER in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 10-5 UNDER in November games.

Kent State Golden Flashes:  None.

Auburn Tigers:  None.

"We shared the ball. That was a real focus. We've been that way every night so far. In our scrimmages and the two games we've played, our guys have really tried to help their teammates look as good as they can." - Rob Senderoff on his team’s 2-0 start to the season. 

"I'm so happy for our fans and our families. The guys came together. I couldn't be prouder of them. It takes everybody. This is going to be one happy ride home." - Bruce Pearl after his team’s win against Houston in their last game. 

M. Barnett 

V. Davis 

C. Hornbeak 

C. Medley 

M. Safford

C. Baker-Mazara 

J. Broome 

D. Cardwell 

D. Jones 

J. Pegues

PPG: V. Davis (17.5)

APG: J. Sullinger (4.5)

Reb/G: C. Hornbeak (7)

PPG: J. Broome (16)

APG: T. Pettiford (3.5)

Reb/G: C. Johnson (9.5)

Coaches:

Kent State Golden Flashes: Rob Senderoff (14th season)

Auburn Tigers: Bruce Pearl (11th season)