- Akron (7-7) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Kent State (6-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Akron / Kent State TV channel: ESPNU
The Akron Zips (7-7) visit Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (6-9) on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kent, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Akron vs. Kent State Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | -1.5 +100 | O 143.5 -110 | -110 |
| Kent State | +1.5 -120 | U 143.5 -110 | -110 |
Akron vs Kent State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 51.0% 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 61.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+9.90 Units / 9% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.15 Units / 21% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+10.70 Units / 57% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+8.55 Units / 8% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+7.35 Units / 38% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.25 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.10 Units / 31% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 16.23% ROI).
- 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 10.06% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.15 Units / -20% ROI
- 11-4 when betting the Over for +6.8 Units / 41.46% ROI
- 4-11 when betting the Under for -8.3 Units / -49.55% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron is shooting 59% from inside the arc (174/295) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 54%
Akron has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%
Akron has a TS% of 50% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,311 points/980 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State is shooting 36% from three (139/382) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kent State has averaged 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (172 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3
Kent State has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,330 points/1,011 shots) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Kent State is shooting 77% from the free throw line (271/353) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 70%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,325 points/2,847 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Akron has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (411 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Akron has allowed 65.6 points per game (1,116 points/17 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.5
Akron has 110 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 8.4 steals per game (436 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Kent State has 436 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (789 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.3
Kent State has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (383 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
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