Kent State vs St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure’s tenacious backcourt enters on a decent run of form only dropping two of their last seven, while Kent State aims to continue it's own fine run of form coming in to this game. Both teams are playing in the National Invitation Tournament, and look to be playing in MSG come the end of March. Expect a tight affair, but the Bonnies’ superior form and healthy roster should solidify a worthwhile wager, with a moderate return potential that earns this pick a B+ grade.

Kent State’s dynamic guard looks to focus the Golden Flashes’ run to the NIT championship when they face St. Bonaventure. The Bonnies will be without their starting forward due to a lingering knee issue, leaving a gap in their interior defense. Historically, Jenkins has feasted on St. Bonaventure’s zone schemes by averaging nearly 18 points in past meetings. With both teams’ scorers heating up late in the season and a battered Bonnies frontcourt, this matchup promises enough offensive fireworks to topple the 134 total. At -110 odds, a winning ticket offers a healthy return. Grade: B+ for its strong likelihood. Citations included in this section.

St. Bonaventure looks ready to exploit Kent State’s frontcourt, especially with the Golden Flashes entering this contest with a slight hiccup to end the season. Meanwhile, the Bonnies are riding a brief but momentum-building run to end the year that's boosted their 9-9-22-11 record. Historically, Kent State—at 11-7-22-11—has struggled on the road against Atlantic 10 opponents, making the -4.5 spread favoring St. Bonaventure an appealing pick. Expect moderate gains if it hits, worthy of a B+ grade for its strong potential return on investment.