Kent State Golden Flashes vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 7 2026
Use Code WWWC The Kent State Golden Flashes, who hold an impressive 17-6 record this season, are hitting the road for a trip to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where they'll face off against the 12-13 Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the MAC-SBC Challenge. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Kent State vs. Southern Miss Game Information
- February 7, 2026
- 3:00pm EST
- Reed Green Coliseum
- ESPN+
Southern Miss Form & Recent Results
Southern Miss heads into their upcoming game after a tough stretch, having lost four out of their last five contests. Their most recent setback came on Wednesday night, when they fell to Marshall in a hard-fought 81-77 battle on the road in Huntington. Despite the loss, Djahi Binet put on a stellar performance for the Golden Eagles, pouring in 31 points and grabbing an impressive 15 rebounds. Dylan Brumfield contributed as well, handing out 4 assists. As a team, Southern Miss shot 37% from beyond the arc and 70% from the free throw line, pulled down 40 rebounds, and managed to hold the lead for about two-thirds of the game, but ultimately couldn't close things out.
Tylik Weeks has been the main scoring threat for Southern Miss so far this season, averaging 17.8 points per game. Isaac Taveras has also been reliable, chipping in 15.8 points on average to help drive the offense. Djahi Binet does more than just score, he leads the team in rebounding with an average of 7.6 boards per contest. Meanwhile, Dylan Brumfield tops the assist chart for the Golden Eagles, facilitating the offense at a rate of 3 assists per game. Over their last five games, Southern Miss has given up an average of 74 points to their opponents. On a brighter note, the Golden Eagles have been tough to beat at home, boasting a strong 7-2 record in their own gym and averaging 75.2 points per game there. They'll be looking to build on that home-court advantage when they welcome Kent State on Saturday afternoon, hoping to return to their winning ways.
Kent State Form & Recent Results
Kent State comes into this game riding a bit of momentum, having picked up a win in their last matchup and taking three victories out of their previous five games. Their latest triumph was a hard-fought 75-72 victory against Toledo on the road this past Tuesday. In that nail-biter, Delrecco Gillespie had an outstanding performance, putting up 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Cian Medley chipped in with 4 assists to help the Golden Flashes secure the win. As a team, Kent State shot 34% from beyond the arc, hauled in 44 rebounds, and spent only 6% of the game in the lead but managed to finish on top when it counted.
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Delrecco Gillespie has been Kent State’s go-to scorer throughout the season, averaging a robust 19.3 points per game, and he’s also been a force on the boards, leading the team with an average of 12 rebounds each game. Morgan Safford has provided steady secondary scoring, contributing an average of 13.7 points this season. The team’s playmaker, Cian Medley, has averaged 6.6 assists, running the offense effectively. In their last five games, the Golden Flashes have been putting up an average of 75.2 points. When it comes to playing away from home, Kent State holds an even 4-4 record, scoring about 72.8 points per road game. With eight road games behind them and a .500 record, Kent State is hoping to tip the balance in their favor and get above the break-even mark with a win in Hattiesburg.
Key Stats
- Kent State’s Delrecco Gillespie this season: 19.3 points, 12.0 rebounds per game
- Southern Miss’ Dylan Brumfield this season: 3.0 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- KENT -5.5; O/U 150.5
Kent State vs. Southern Miss Picks and Prediction
Kent State comes into this matchup with a stronger overall record than Southern Miss, but the Golden Eagles have been especially tough to beat when playing in front of their home crowd, winning seven out of nine games on their own court this season. On the other hand, the Golden Flashes are building on the momentum of a narrow win over Toledo on the road and are hoping to keep their hot streak alive as they continue this stretch of away games. Final Score Prediction, Kent State Golden Flashes win but fail to cover the spread, 75-71.
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