- Akron is a -4.5 point favorite vs Kent State
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Kent State / Akron TV channel: ESPN2
The Kent State Golden Flashes visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Akron, OH, USA.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Kent State vs. Akron Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Kent State vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kent State | +4.5 -115 | O 156.5 -105 | +150 |
| Akron | -4.5 -105 | U 156.5 -115 | -185 |
Kent State vs Akron 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.
Kent State vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.70 Units / 28% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 18 away games (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.45 Units / 33% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.15 Units / 25% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.22 Units / 24% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.75 Units / 9% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.91% ROI).
- 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.3 Units / -9.11% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI).
- 20-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units / 11.25% ROI
- 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.05 Units / 21.12% ROI
- 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -30.12% ROI
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,071 points/1,693 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Kent State has averaged 74.0 points per game (2,071 points/28 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 76.2
Kent State had a TS% of 48% last season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Kent State has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 18.2 assists per game (491 assists/27 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Akron has a 25% free throw rate (433 free throw attempts/1,741 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Akron has averaged 84.0 points per game (2,268 points/27 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 76.2
Akron shot 55% from inside the arc (307/556) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has allowed 67.7 points per game (1,895 points/28 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 75.1
Kent State has allowed 6.9 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.0
Kent State has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (671 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0
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
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (746 rebounds/27 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Akron has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,602 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4
Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
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