Kent State at Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

The Kent State Golden Flashes (6-2) travel to Spokane to take on the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs (5-3) Monday at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State at Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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After a 64-63 loss on Friday, Gonzaga has lost 3 of its 1st 8 games for the 1st time since the 2011-12 season. But the losses are to No. 2 Texas, No. 4 Purdue and No. 12 Baylor. The Bulldogs have wins over Kentucky, Xavier, and Michigan State. A game against Kent State might just be what the doctor ordered to get back on track.

After being the latest victim of the Houston Cougars defense in a 49-44 loss, the Golden Flashes got back on track Friday with an 83-68 win against South Dakota State. As 8-point favorites, Kent State also got over the posted total of 146, a rarity for the Flashes who are 2-4-1 over/under (O/U) this season.

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Kent State at Gonzaga odds

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Moneyline (ML): Kent State +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Gonzaga -1300 (bet $1,300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +14.5 (-105) | Gonzaga -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kent State at Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 85, Kent State 68

Moneyline

PASS.

There is always a chance that Kent State could pull of a massive upset here. Nebraska just beat Creighton Sunday as similar 14.5-point underdogs. But it is not likely and not worth the risk. For Gonzaga, a -1300 is not worth the payout. It is best to just stay away from this line.

Against the spread

BET GONZAGA -14.5 (-115).

Gonzaga has lost 3 games this season against highly-ranked teams. Kent State is far from this level of team and with Gonzaga at home, they will get back on the winning path in a big way and use this game a tuneup for conference play. It won’t be fun for the Golden Flashes, who will be run out of the gym by Drew Timme and the Zags. Take Gonzaga -14.5 (-115) as my favorite play.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 153.5 (-110).

Gonzaga will want to push the pace and keep this game up-tempo. While they will, Kent State may not be able to match the intensity and will slow the game down just enough. Enough to win? No. But just enough to keep this game from hitting the high total of 153.5. Gonzaga routinely has totals this high, but it has only hit the over in 5 of 8 games this season. While it could do so again here, it is going to be tough, and I would rather lean Under 153.5 or stay away entirely.

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