Buffalo at Kent State

Buffalo does all its damage at home, sitting at 0-5 on the road. Buffalo is allowing 75.5 points per game, which is last in the MAC. They face a terrific Kent State team that already has 10 wins and is unbeaten (6-0) at home. The Golden Flashes started conference play with an impressive 87-84 victory at Western Michigan on Tuesday. Kent State was able to dominate play around the basket for a 50-24 scoring advantage in the paint to grind out a road win. The Flashes also forced 19 turnovers while committing just eight, which led to a 28-7 edge in points off turnovers. The frontcourt of Jimmy Hall (15.5 ppg, 6.7 rebounds per game), Khaliq Spicer (7.2 ppg, 6.0 rpg) and Chris Ortiz (8.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg) has helped Kent State control play around the basket. The Flashes own a +4.9 rebounding advantage while outscoring opponents 36.1-25.7 in the paint and 12.1-9.6 on second chance opportunities. Kent State owns a 29-12 straight-up record all-time vs. Buffalo, including 16-2 when hosting Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center. Play Kent State on the moneyline.