- Akron (12-11) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Kent State (9-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
- Kent State / Akron TV channel: CBSSN
The Kent State Golden Flashes (9-15) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (12-11) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Akron, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Kent State vs. Akron Over/Under is 137.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | +7.5 -110 | O 137.5 -110 | +260 |
| Akron | -7.5 -110 | U 137.5 -110 | -350 |
Kent State vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kent State vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.35 Units / 15% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+10.95 Units / 14% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).
- 11-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.4 Units / -19.46% ROI
- 14-10 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 12.17% ROI
- 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -21.01% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.23% ROI).
- 17-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 6.27% ROI
- 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI
- 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Kent State has averaged 76.9 points per game (1,768 points/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8
Kent State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (367/485) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Kent State has averaged 13.0 assists per game (300 assists/23 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (313 assists/ 252 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Akron has averaged 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (220 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Akron has a TS% of 50% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Akron is shooting 56% from inside the arc (235/423) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (854 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.1
Kent State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (474 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Kent State has 474 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,687 points/3,162 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Akron has allowed 64.3 points per game (1,478 points/23 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6
Akron has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.6
Akron has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,478 points/1,290 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.24
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