Kent State at Central Michigan 2/19/19 - CBB Picks & Predictions

The Kent State Golden Flashes visit McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Tuesday to play the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Golden Flashes improved to 19-6 overall and 8-4 in the Mid-American Conference East division on Saturday with a 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan. Kent State was led by Antonio Williams with 20 points.

Central Michigan improved its record to 87-80 overall and 6-6 in the West division of the MAC with an 87-80 win over Ohio. The Chippewas were led by Shawn Robinson with 22 points. Robinson hit 10 of 11 free throws, while Larry Austin Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds and David DiLeo chipped in with 18 points. Jaylin Walker leads Kent State in scoring with an average of 22.2 points per game. Three other Golden Flashes are averaging double figures in scoring. Philip Whittington leads the Golden Flashes in rebounds with an average of 7.9 per game. Jalen Avery leads in assists with an average of 3.7 per game. Kent State is shooting 43.8% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point territory.

Larry Austin Jr. leads the Chippewas in scoring and assists with averages of 17.1 points and 5.5 assists per game. Kevin McKay is the fourth leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 11.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Central Michigan is shooting 45.6% from the field and 35.9% from 3-point territory.