The Akron Zips (22-6, 14-1 MAC) are favored (by 3.5 points) to continue an eight-game home win streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (19-9, 9-6 MAC) on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET. The over/under for the matchup is set at 156.5.
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Akron Cover -3.5 vs Kent State -114
Akron vs. Kent State betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -176
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: +146
- Spread: Akron (-3.5)
- Total: 156.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Akron has done a better job covering the spread in home games (6-6-0) than it has in road tilts (5-6-0).
- When it comes to over/unders, the Zips hit the over more often at home, as they’ve exceeded the total nine times in 12 opportunities this season (75%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 11 opportunities (54.5%).
- In home games, Akron has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 12-0 (1.000). In away games, it is 6-1 (.857) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Zips have been scoring 84.5 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 83.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The last 10 games have seen Akron allow 1.7 more points per game (75.7) than its season-long average (74.0).
- The Zips’ last 10 contests have seen them make 9.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 10.9 makes and 35.8%.
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 9-10-0 (As Favorite: 9-11-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 16-10-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-1 (Home: 12-0; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (65th in nation) | 42.1 (89th) | 36.1 (21st) | 30.9 (170th) | 18.2 (fourth) | 12.0 (258th) |
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Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Kent State has had better results on the road (7-4-0) than at home (5-6-1).
- Golden Flashes games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (nine times out of 12) than away (two of 11) this season.
Recent trends
- While the Golden Flashes are putting up 74.0 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark in their past 10 games, tallying 80.6 a contest.
- In its last 10 games, Kent State is giving up 73.0 points per game, 5.3 more points than its season average (67.7).
- The Golden Flashes are making 7.6 three-pointers per contest with a 37.1% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.3 and 31.3%.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-1 (Home: 5-6-1; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 13-8-1; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-15-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 2-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-5 (Home: 8-4; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (233rd in nation) | 41.8 (70th) | 33.0 (120th) | 28.2 (32nd) | 13.1 (221st) | 10.8 (135th) |
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