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Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest CBB Odds for NIT Tournament First Round

The Kent State Golden Flashes will take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in the First Round of the NIT Tournament tonight. Can the Golden Flashes keep this matchup close and potentially pull the slight upset over the Bonnies on Tuesday night? Next Level Bets thinks so, and gives his Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure NIT betting pick for March 18.

Next Level Bets - March 18, 2025, 10:54 AM EDT

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Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest CBB Odds for NIT Tournament First Round

We’ve got a good one in the NIT bracket tonight as two solid teams, Kent State and St. Bonaventure, go head-to-head in what should be a competitive matchup. Both teams are looking to make a statement and extend their seasons, so let’s break this one down and find the best bet for tonight’s action.

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Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure Odds

Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure Date, Time, and Where To Watch

  • Date: March 18, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 pm ET
  • Where To Watch: ESPNU

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Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure Prediction

St. Bonaventure hasn’t lived up to the standard they’ve set in past years. They started the season strong, but things fell off once they faced better competition. Their defense has been solid, but offensively they’ve struggled, and that’s been a big issue—especially against more balanced teams.

Now they face a Kent State squad that’s been playing solid basketball down the stretch. This team is undervalued in this matchup and has shown they can compete with tougher teams, especially with how they’ve locked in defensively. Kent State rebounds well, plays disciplined basketball, and matches up well with the Bonnies, especially given St. Bonaventure’s scoring struggles.

This line is a bit too wide considering how these teams stack up, and Kent State has a real shot to win this game outright. I like them to keep this game close, and cover this number as underdogs in what should be a tight match up all night.

Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure Pick

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