Kent State vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 16

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  • Akron (15-15) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Kent State (11-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Kent State / Akron TV channel: ESPN2

The Kent State Golden Flashes (11-20) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Akron Zips (15-15) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Kent State vs. Akron Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kent State+4.5 -105O 132.5 -115+180
Akron -4.5 -115U 132.5 -105-225

Kent State vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 66.1% 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 52.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 11-20 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11 Units / -32.26% ROI).

  • 15-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -13 Units / -13.12% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 11.47% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -20.38% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 5.14% ROI).

  • 21-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.45 Units / -11.95% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -23.75% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 14.57% 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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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.