Ohio vs Kent State Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/27/2026, 02:10 AM ET

Ohio vs Kent State Information

The Ohio Bobcats will be back on the road Tuesday night with a game in Kent Ohio, at 7:00 PM against the Kent State Golden Flashes. Ohio has eleven wins and 10 losses this season, coming into Tuesday, having lost three of the last five, following a 21-point home loss to Akron in their last outing. The Kent State Golden Flashes return home Tuesday with 15 wins and five losses this season, having won three of the last five after a narrow one-point double overtime victory on the road against Eastern Michigan. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Ohio Preview

The Ohio offense has been solid this season, averaging 77.5 points while shooting 47%. Defensively, the Bobcats have had their issues, allowing 77.6 points per game this season and 87.6 over their last three losses. Jackson Paveletzke leads the Ohio offense this season, averaging 17.6 points and 4.7 assists per game. Aidan Hadaway is averaging 14 points to go along with the team’s leading 7.3 rebounds. Javan Simmons is third on the team, averaging 13.7 points per game this season.

Kent State Preview

The Kent State offense has been solid this season, averaging 90.1 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Golden Flashes are allowing 82.9 points per game this season through 20 games played. Delrecco Gillespie leads the Kent State offense this season, averaging 19.4 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Morgan Safford averages 13.7 points, and Rob Whaley, Jr., averages 12.4 points per game. Cian Medley averages 10.7 points and leads the team, dishing out 6.8 assists.

Ohio vs Kent Prediction

Can't say this is a far better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes Tuesday night. Look for the Golden Flashes to apply their game plan and roll to an easy victory. Kent State has an elite offense, and the home fans are behind them in this matchup. Take the Golden Flashes to extend their winning streak Tuesday night as they get the winning cover at home against a mediocre Ohio team. Final Score Prediction, Kent State Golden Flashes win and cover 93-79.

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