Kent State vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Akron (16-6) are -1.5 point favorites vs Kent State (18-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPNU

The Kent State Golden Flashes (18-4) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (16-6) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Akron.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Kent State vs. Akron Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State+1.5 -115O 133.5 -110+100
Akron -1.5 -105U 133.5 -110-120

Kent State vs Akron Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Akron will win this game with 54.6% confidence.

Kent State vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent State and Akron, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+16.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+13.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kent State have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 39 games (+12.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+9.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games (+18.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has gone 12-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 1.66% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Over for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Under for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has gone 8-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 9.94% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Kent State has a TS% of 48% this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Kent State is shooting 44% (595/1,339) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Kent State has 18.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (295 assists/ 244 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Akron has an eFG% of 51% this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Akron has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Akron has attempted 558 threes this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (205 steals/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Kent State has 205 steals this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Kent State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (479/1,216) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (552 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Akron has allowed 62.8 points per game (3,517 points/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.8

Akron has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.7

Akron has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (514/1,229) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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