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Akron vs Kent State Prediction 1/31/25 College Basketball Picks
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Kent State (13-7) vs Akron (15-5)
January 31, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Kent State -1.5 — Over/Under: 145
The Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes meet Friday in college basketball action at the M.A.C. Center. Here’s an Akron vs Kent State Prediction. This article will include an Akron vs Kent State Pick.
Akron Zips Betting PreviewÂ
The Akron Zips beat Miami OH and Northern Illinois, and they play Ball State, South Alabama, and Western Michigan next. The Akron Zips are averaging 84 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Nate Johnson is averaging 13.4 points and 3.4 assists, while Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.6 points and 1.8 rebounds. Isaiah Gray is dishing 2.7 assists and Josiah Harris is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Akron Zips are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Akron Zips are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.Â
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting PreviewÂ
The Kent State Golden Flashes lost to Ohio, beat Bowling Green, and they play Eastern Michigan, Arkansas State, and Central Michigan next. The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 70 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 64.2 points on 40.9 percent shooting. VonCameron Davis is averaging 15.9 points and 4 rebounds, while Jalen Sullinger is averaging 12.2 points and 1.7 assists. Morgan Safford is the third double-digit scorer and Cli’Ron Hornbeak is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Kent State Golden Flashes are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Kent State Golden Flashes are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has won six of its last seven night games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Akron has won each of its last 11 games against Conference opponents.
- Kent State has lost three of its last four home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Akron’s last seven games has produced a total of 148+ points.
- Five of Kent State’s last six home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kent State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.2).
- Kent State ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.4).
- Akron ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.8).
- Akron ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.4).
Akron vs Kent State Injury Report
Neither Akron nor Kent State have a player listed on its injury report.
Akron vs Kent State Prediction
Kent State will be up for this game at home, where it’s 6-3 SU on the season. However, are we sure Akron isn’t the better team? Akron is certainly playing the better basketball, with wins in nine of its last 10 games. Akron is absolutely rolling offensively, which includes topping 100 points in two of its last six games. Akron has four wins on the road this season. Kent State is a little less consistent, and we’ve recently seen losses as big favorites against Miami (OH) and Western Michigan. Akron is playing the better ball and if Kent State isn’t up to score a lot, this game has the potential to get ugly. I’ll gladly grab the bucket with Akron, a game the Zips could win outright.
