- Akron is a -3.5 point favorite vs Kent State
- Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
- Akron / Kent State TV channel: ESPNU
The Akron Zips visit M.A.C. Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Kent, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The Akron vs. Kent State Over/Under is 166.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Akron vs Kent State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 52.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Akron vs Kent State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+12.30 Units / 3% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+9.95 Units / 7% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 72% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.85 Units / 65% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.75 Units / 47% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+10.70 Units / 16% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 47% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 2 of their last 3 games (+0.85 Units / 24% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.71% ROI).
- 21-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.3 Units / 3.65% ROI
- 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.65 Units / -26.84% ROI).
- 19-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.35 Units / 3.4% ROI
- 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI
- 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (517 assists/ 298 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron has a TS% of 55% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron is shooting 51% (882/1,741) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Akron has a 27% free throw rate (1,054 free throw attempts/3,921 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has 26.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 21.1
Kent State has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (358 rebounds/27 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Kent State has 1,176 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has attempted 717 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4
Akron allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/719) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Akron has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (704/1,661) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Akron has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (6,813 points/5,674 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State allowed 68.3 points per game (2,459 points/36 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.2
Kent State has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (742 rebounds/27 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Kent State has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (329 turnovers/27 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.6
Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (724/1,676) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
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