Who's Playing

Kent State @ Bowling Green

Current Records: Kent State 10-9; Bowling Green 11-9

What to Know

The Bowling Green Falcons haven't won a matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes since March 1 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Bowling Green and Kent State will face off in a Mid-American battle at 5 p.m. ET at Stroh Center. The Falcons are out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Bowling Green proved too difficult a challenge. Bowling Green captured a comfortable 85-71 win.

Meanwhile, Kent State didn't have too much trouble with the Western Michigan Broncos at home on Tuesday as they won 75-64.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Bowling Green is expected to win a tight contest. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.

The Falcons are now 11-9 while the Golden Flashes sit at 10-9. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Bowling Green enters the game with 83 points per game on average, good for fifth best in college basketball. But Kent State ranks 31st in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 62.5 on average. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Stroh Center -- Bowling Green, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $16.00

Odds

The Falcons are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Golden Flashes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Falcons as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -114

See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now.

Series History

Kent State have won eight out of their last 13 games against Bowling Green.

  • Feb 09, 2021 - Kent State 71 vs. Bowling Green 67
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Kent State 96 vs. Bowling Green 91
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Kent State 83 vs. Bowling Green 69
  • Jan 03, 2020 - Kent State 79 vs. Bowling Green 61
  • Mar 01, 2019 - Bowling Green 77 vs. Kent State 72
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Bowling Green 86 vs. Kent State 64
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Kent State 64 vs. Bowling Green 63
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Bowling Green 70 vs. Kent State 62
  • Feb 28, 2017 - Kent State 74 vs. Bowling Green 67
  • Feb 07, 2017 - Bowling Green 84 vs. Kent State 83
  • Mar 07, 2016 - Bowling Green 70 vs. Kent State 69
  • Mar 01, 2016 - Kent State 70 vs. Bowling Green 54
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Kent State 62 vs. Bowling Green 59

Injury Report for Bowling Green

  • Caleb Fields: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Kaden Metheny: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Cam Young: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Jackson Watson: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Gabe O'Neal: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Kent State

No Injury Information