Who’s Playing
Kent State @ Buffalo
Current Records: Kent State 9-8; Buffalo 9-6
What to Know
The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Buffalo Bulls are set to square off in a Mid-American matchup at 8 p.m. ET Jan. 21 at Alumni Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Golden Flashes winning the first 84-81 at home and Buffalo taking the second 81-67.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Kent State proved too difficult a challenge. Kent State took their contest against EMU 56-47.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Buffalo beat the Ball State Cardinals 74-68 last week. The Bulls relied on the efforts of center David Skogman, who posted a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds, and guard Ronaldo Segu, who had 14 points and seven assists along with six boards.
The Golden Flashes are expected to lose this next one by 7. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the team is 0-3 ATS when expected to lose.
The wins brought Kent State up to 9-8 and Buffalo to 9-6. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Kent State comes into the matchup boasting the 32nd fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 62.4. But the Bulls enter the game with 81.6 points per game on average, good for 12th best in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Alumni Arena — Buffalo, New York
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
Odds
The Bulls are a solid 7-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 Bulls as a 7.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Buffalo have won nine out of their last 14 games against Kent State.
- Mar 05, 2021 – Buffalo 81 vs. Kent State 67
- Jan 19, 2021 – Kent State 84 vs. Buffalo 81
- Feb 21, 2020 – Buffalo 104 vs. Kent State 98
- Jan 24, 2020 – Kent State 70 vs. Buffalo 66
- Feb 22, 2019 – Buffalo 80 vs. Kent State 57
- Jan 25, 2019 – Buffalo 88 vs. Kent State 79
- Mar 09, 2018 – Buffalo 78 vs. Kent State 61
- Feb 13, 2018 – Buffalo 84 vs. Kent State 72
- Jan 30, 2018 – Kent State 82 vs. Buffalo 79
- Mar 09, 2017 – Kent State 68 vs. Buffalo 65
- Feb 21, 2017 – Kent State 77 vs. Buffalo 69
- Jan 17, 2017 – Buffalo 82 vs. Kent State 69
- Feb 23, 2016 – Buffalo 87 vs. Kent State 70
- Jan 08, 2016 – Buffalo 76 vs. Kent State 67
Injury Report for Buffalo
- LaQuill Hardnett: Game-Time Decision (Back)
- Kuluel Mading: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
Injury Report for Kent State
No Injury Information
