Niagara vs Kent State Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

The Niagara Purple Eagles will be in Kent, Ohio Thursday night for a game against Kent State. Niagara has struggled to start the year with just one win through four games played riding a three-game skid following an 8 point loss to Bowling Green in their last outing. Offensively Niagara has scored the ball well this season averaging 76.5 points per game on 45 point 1% shooting but scored just 68 in their last outing. Defensively Niagara has had some troubles allowing 80.3 points per game through four games played this season. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Olumide Adelodun leads Niagara this season averaging 15.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Jahari Williamson is second on the team averaging 11.8 points as the only other player on the roster in double digits. Jaeden Marshall averages 9.5 points and Justice Smith chips in nine points per game. Josiah Davis is averaging 7.3 points per game and leaves the team averaging 3.7 assists.

The Kent State Golden Flashes return home Thursday with two wins and one loss on the year following a 23 point blowout loss on the road to Auburn. Offensively Kent State has carried their weight this season averaging 74.7 points per game but scored just 56 points against Auburn. Defensively Kent State has been phenomenal holding opponents to 66 points per game but gave up 79 against the Auburn Tigers.

VonCameron Davis has led the way this season for Kent State averaging 18 points per game. Jalen Sullinger is second on the roster of 11 points and adds a team high 3.3 assists. Morgan Stafford averages 9.7 points and Sion Medley averages 6.7 points per game. Big man Cli’Ron Hornbeak averages 8.7 points A-Team high 7 rebounds.

Despite the recent loss, Kent State is by far the better team in this matchup, and it will show on Thursday. Look for the Golden Flashes to play well enough on their home floor to control this game throughout. Take Kent State Thursday night to do the work as they get the win and cover at home against a lackluster Niagara team. Final Score Prediction, Kent State Golden Flashes win and cover 79-61.