Kent State at UAB

Kent is 8-1 on the season, but that is in large part to their 6-0 home record. They run into a UAB club here that is perfect at home, winning by an average of 17 points per game. Kent has historically struggled vs. good teams like this, going just 1-9 ATS the past three seasons vs. teams that shoot 45%+ from the field. Meanwhile, UAB is 8-1 ATS since last season when facing good defenses like Kent (those allowing under 40% from the field). Kent is just 8-23 ATS under head coach Geno Ford in non-conference games. UAB gets the call here.