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NCAA First Round Kent State vs Indiana Odds, Tips and Predictions 03/17/23

Basketball Betting Tips · 03/17/2023 - 9:55 pm · MVP Arena

Publish Date: 03/16/2023
Fact checked by: Mark Lewis

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Prediction: Bet Indiana to cover
  • Over/Under: Kent State vs Indiana (137.5)
  • Spread: Indiana -4
  • Pick: Bet Indiana to cover
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Game preview Kent State vs Indiana

This matchup looks to have all of the markings of a potential upset. Kent State has played well against Houston a close loss and led late at Gonzaga before losing by seven points. Indiana will have the two best players on the floor in Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson Davis. Having those two guys makes the Hoosiers a major danger for whoever they play, the key is Schifino who has been inconsistent this season. If Schifino players well the Hoosiers will probably win, if he doesn’t……

The Hoosiers search for consistency at the guard position

Indiana has a win-loss record of 22-11 this season. They’ve committed 17.3 fouls per contest and made 71.2% from the free throw line, earning assists 15.4 times per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up possession 11.6 times per game. So far this season Indiana has accrued 2,476 points (75.0 per game), collecting 35.8 rebounds per game as well. On offense, Indiana is connecting on 48.9% from the field which ranks 10th among college basketball programs.

On the defensive end, Indiana ranks 128th in points per game allowed at 68.5. They force opponents into 11.2 turnovers per contest and allow teams to shoot 40.9% from the field (39th among college hoops). Indiana gives up 33.2% on 3-point shots (247 of 743) and 70% of foul shots, ranking them 103rd and 149th respectively in Division 1. Additionally, they give up 11.6 assists and 33.6 rebounds per game respectively – ranking them 103rd and 149th in Division 1.

Kent State looking for the upset

Kent State enters this matchup with a record of 28-6 for the year, turning over the ball 11.4 times per contest and committing 19.0 fouls per game as a team. They are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game and have 421 assists on the year – 180th in college basketball for passing accuracy. Kent State is connecting on 33.6% of shots from distance (268 of 797) and 72.5% from free throw lines, averaging 76.6 points per game (60th nationally) while shooting 45.4% from the field.

Defensively, the Golden Flashes are forcing 16.0 turnovers per contest and drawing 18.6 fouls per game. They rank 112nd in college basketball for giving up assists with 383 surrendered this season. As a team, they allow an impressive shooting percentage of 40.3% (748 of 1,858) and surrender 34.8 rebounds per contest as well. Moreover, their opponents are hitting 31.0% of 3-point shots while ranking 56th overall in PPG (67.7) for them.

Kent State vs Indiana Head-to-Head this season

These teams have no prior games from this season.

Our Betting Pick for Today – Bet the Hoosiers -4

The two best players on the floor and if Davis and Schifino play well the Hoosiers win by ten and cover easily. I think that TJD puts the Hoosiers on his back in this tournament. This will be a close game until the last minute or two. Hoosiers 80  Golden Flashes 70.

Tip:
Indiana to cover
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