- Kent State (24-6) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Akron (21-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPNU
The Akron Zips (21-9) visit Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (24-6) on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Kent.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Akron vs. Kent State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +4.5 -115 | O 133.5 -110 | +150 |
| Kent State | -4.5 -105 | U 133.5 -110 | -185 |
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 59.9% 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 27 of their last 37 games (+19.65 Units / 14% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 away games (+17.30 Units / 46% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.80 Units / 61% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 44 games (+19.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 47 games (+12.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games (+8.20 Units / 9% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.65 Units / 41% 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 12-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.8 Units / 8.49% ROI
- 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has gone 16-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 0% ROI).
- 19-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 3.33% ROI
- 9-19 when betting the Over for -11.9 Units / -38.64% ROI
- 19-9 when betting the Under for +9.1 Units / 29.55% 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 attempted 558 threes this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has made 8.1 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Kent State has 18.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2
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 a 30% free throw rate (399 free throw attempts/1,339 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 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 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 opponents to shoot 33% from three (140/423) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 35%
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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