- Kent State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Akron
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Akron / Kent State TV channel: CBSSN
The Akron Zips visit Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kent, OH, USA.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Akron vs. Kent State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +2.5 -110 | O 144.5 -105 | +125 |
| Kent State | -2.5 -110 | U 144.5 -115 | -150 |
Akron vs Kent State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 70.8% 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 Kent State 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 Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.25 Units / 23% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.17 Units / 11% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.80 Units / 37% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.45 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 11.49% ROI
- 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.35 Units / 26.95% ROI
- 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -36.46% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.42% ROI).
- 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.5 Units / -15.87% ROI
- 3-14 when betting the Over for -12.4 Units / -66.31% ROI
- 14-3 when betting the Under for +10.7 Units / 57.22% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (367 assists/ 251 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Akron has averaged 18.4 assists per game (367 assists/20 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Akron has a 24% free throw rate (314 free throw attempts/1,328 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Akron has a 24% free throw rate (314 free throw attempts/1,328 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State is shooting 29% from three (142/492) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kent State has averaged 70.0 points per game (1,399 points/20 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 75.8
Kent State has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,399 points/1,217 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Kent State has an eFG% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (558 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Akron has averaged 7.9 steals per game (158 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Akron has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,460 points/1,235 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27
Akron averaged 5.6 steals per game (189 steals/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.0
Kent State has allowed 64.2 points per game (1,283 points/20 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 74.5
Kent State averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Kent State averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
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