- 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
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +1.5 -105 | O 134.5 -110 | +110 |
| Kent State | -1.5 -115 | U 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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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