Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 24, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Kent State Golden Flashes will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a 3:30 PM match-up in Michigan against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, and we have you ready to roll with our Kent State vs Eastern Michigan prediction. Kent State has 14 wins and 5 losses thus far this season, heading into Saturday. Eastern Michigan returns home Saturday afternoon, one game below .500 after 19 games. Kent State has won three of its last five games overall following a point overtime home loss to Miami OH in its last outing. Eastern Michigan Eagles have dropped three of the last five games after a six-point road loss to Bowling Green in their last game. Read more about this Kent State vs Eastern Michigan prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Kent State tries to get back on track
They can't say the offense is average, 90.8 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Golden Flashes have held their own, allowing 83.3 points per game this season, but have allowed an average of 97 points per game over their last two losses. Offensively, Kent State had one of its worst games of the season last time out, giving up 107 points, including 15 in overtime, as Miami (Ohio) shot 54% from the floor, knocking down 9 triples. Offensively, Kent State did score the ball well, pouring in 101 points on 49% shooting, knocking down 10 long balls. The Golden Flashes won the rebounding battle by 15, but turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Rob Whaley Jr. led the way for the Kent State offense in their last outing with 27 points on 15 shots. Cian Medley chipped in 23 points on 15 shots. Morgan Stafford scored 18 points in 41 minutes, and Delrecco Gillespie added a fourth-best 17 points in 33 minutes. The Kent State bench combined to score 12 total points between 3 players.
Delrecco Gillespie leads the Kent State offense this season with 19.7 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Morgan Stafford is second on the team, averaging 14.3 points, and Rob Whaley Jr. averages 11.6 points per game. Cian Medley is 4th on the roster this season, averaging 11.2 points, and leads the team, dishing out seven assists per game. Jahari Williamson is 5th on the team, averaging 9.7 points, and Quinn Woidke is 6th on the team this year, averaging 9.4 points in nearly 20 minutes per game.
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Eastern Michigan tries to end its rut
The Eastern Michigan offense has averaged 71.9 points on 45% for the floor this season. Defensively, the Eagles are allowing 71.6 points per game through 19 games played. Defensively, Eastern Michigan was outmatched in its last outing, giving up 85 points as Bowling Green shot 53% from the floor and knocked down 9 long balls. Offensively, Eastern Michigan did score the ball well, pouring in 79 points on 51% shooting from the floor. However, the Eagles lost the rebounding battle by 1 and turned the ball over 9 times. Braelon Green led the way for the Eastern Michigan starters with 22 points on 11 shots and 34 minutes. Mohammad Habhab chipped in 15 points and 37 minutes, and Addison Patterson scored 10 points on 13 shots. Mehki Ellison led the way up the Eastern Michigan bench with 22 points on 11 shots.
Mohammad Habhab leads the Eastern Michigan offense this season with 14.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. Carlos Hart is second on the team, averaging 13.1 points per game this season. Addison Patterson averages 12.8 points per game this season in just under 29 minutes per contest. Jon Sanders II is 4th on the Eastern Michigan roster this season, averaging 6.9 points in just under 19 minutes per game.
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- Carlos Hart (Out) - Personal
Kent State vs Eastern Michigan Pick
- Kent State vs Eastern Michigan Pick
Kent State is the far better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. Look for the Golden Flashes to avenge their recent loss with an easy road victory. Take Kent State to use their strengths on both sides of the ball, as their potent offense will be the difference in this game. Eastern Michigan has been terrible this year, and comes into Saturday playing poorly. Look for Eastern Michigan to continue struggling against a good Kent State team. Take the Golden Flashes Saturday afternoon to get the win and cover on the road to pick up their 15th victory of the season and 6th in conference play.
- Kent State vs Eastern Michigan Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well this season and have seen their totals go over the number consistently as of late. Eastern Michigan has a terrible defense, and that will play into Kent State's scoring strengths. Look for that to continue Saturday afternoon, as Kent State is averaging more than 90 points per game. Look for a back-and-forth affair, as Kent State will do the job to get the victory. Take the over Saturday afternoon in a Kent State win and cover.
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