Akron vs Kent State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 10

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  • Kent State (26-6) is a Kent St -1.5 point favorite vs Akron (22-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The Akron Zips (22-10) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (26-6) on Mar. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Akron vs. Kent State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Akron vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron+1.5 -105O 134.5 -110+110
Kent State -1.5 -115U 134.5 -110-135

Akron vs Kent State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kent State will win this game with 55.4% confidence.

Akron vs Kent State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and Kent State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 39 games (+19.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 away games (+16.30 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 46 games (+21.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 49 games (+14.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 38 games (+10.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.65 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.65 Units / 34% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has gone 13-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 20-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.8 Units / 8.17% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has gone 18-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 21-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.7 Units / 4.32% ROI
  • 10-20 when betting the Over for -12 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 20-10 when betting the Under for +9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron is shooting 43% (544/1,257) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Akron has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Akron has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (295 assists/ 244 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,660 points/1,339 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Kent State has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Kent State has an eFG% of 51% this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Kent State has 18.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,377 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Akron has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (552 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Akron has averaged 6.1 steals per game (341 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Akron has allowed 63.0 points per game (1,387 points/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.2

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (205 steals/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Kent State has 205 steals this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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