A MAC showdown has the Ohio Bobcats (9-10) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-9) squaring on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Golden Flashes are 3-point favorites in the latest Ohio vs. Kent State odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 147 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 12 of the 2023-24 season on a 114-73 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 19-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Ohio senior guard Jaylin Hunter is a consistent contributor for the Bobcats. Hunter scans the floor as a passer with the ability to create his own shot. The Connecticut native leads the team in points (13.4), assists (4.7), and steals (1.3). In his last game, Hunter notched 11 points, six boards, and three assists.

The model also knows Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger has been the No. 1 option on the offensive end. Sullinger owns a sweet jumper and has the skill set to create his own with ease. The Ohio native leads the team in points (15.2) with 2.6 assists per game. On Jan. 23 against Bowling Green, Sullinger put up 30 points and four rebounds.

Now, the model has set its sights on Ohio vs. Kent State. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see the model before locking in any college basketball picks.

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