Kent State vs Akron Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 28th at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 19-9 (9-6) this season after they defeated Toledo by a score of 105-65 in their last game. Kent State led 54-30 at halftime and they added 51 more points in the second half for the blowout win. The Golden Flashes shot 58.9% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. VonCameron Davis led Kent State with 21 points and one rebound, while Jamal Sumlin added 20 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Flashes lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 96-92 but did beat Bowling Green by a score of 91-84 before that. Kent State has won six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for third in the MAC standings with a 9-6 record. Kent State has scored 74.0 points per game and they have allowed 67.7 points per game, while also averaging 36.2 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Jalen Sullinger is averaging 14.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Kent State is shooting 43.9% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 31.3% on three-pointers this season. Kent State will face Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan following this one.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 22-6 (14-1) this year after they defeated Ball State by a score of 87-82 in their last game. Akron led 47-39 at halftime, but they did allow 43 points in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 50.7% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Tavari Johnson led Akron with 21 points and two assists, while Shammah Scott added 18 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Zips lost to Ohio by a score of 84-67 but did beat NIU by a score of 73-63 before that. Akron has won 15 of their last 16 games and they are currently first in the MAC standings with a 22-6 record. Akron has scored 83.7 points per game and they have allowed 74.1 points per game, while also averaging 39.6 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Nate Johnson is averaging 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Akron is shooting 46.8% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Akron will beat Kent State

• Akron has won each of its last 14 games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kent State has lost six of its last seven night games at James A. Rhodes Arena.

Why Kent State will beat Akron 

• Kent State has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Akron has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Kent State vs Akron Prediction 

Akron comes into this matchup with a 14-1 conference record on the season and they will be at home for this contest. The Zips did lose their first conference game of the year just two games ago against Ohio, but they are scoring nearly 84 points per game this season. Kent State has won six of their last seven games and while they are only shooting 43.9% from the field this year, they have scored at least 91 points in four of their last five games. Akron won the first meeting with Kent State by a score of 85-71 earlier in the season and with both offenses playing at a high level, I like the over here.