The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) are 3.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a four-game road winning streak when they square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. The over/under for the matchup is set at 144.5.
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Kent State Cover -3.5 vs Akron -110
Kent State vs. Akron betting lines
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: -171
- Akron moneyline odds to win: +143
- Spread: Kent State (-3.5)
- Total: 144.5
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Kent State has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in seven games at home, and it has covered five times in eight games when playing on the road.
- The Golden Flashes have hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (57.1%) than games on the road (0%).
- Kent State has played worse as a moneyline favorite at home, sporting a home record of 4-3, compared to going 4-1 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Golden Flashes have been racking up 70.2 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 70.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The past 10 games have seen Kent State concede 3.9 more points per game (68.1) than its season-long average (64.2).
- The Golden Flashes’ past 10 contests have seen them make 6.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 27.2% from deep. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 7.1 makes and 28.9%.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-8-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-5-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 4-14-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 0-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 4-3; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.7 (323rd in nation) | 40.9 (54th) | 32.8 (152nd) | 28.4 (46th) | 12.7 (263rd) | 10.5 (88th) |
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Akron statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Akron has a better winning percentage at home (.625, 5-3-0 record) than away (.571, 4-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Zips games have finished over more frequently at home (eight of eight, 100%) than away (three of seven, 42.9%).
Recent trends
- The Zips have performed better offensively over their previous 10 games, putting up 85.5 points per contest, 1.5 more than their season average of 84.0.
- Over its last 10 games, Akron is ceding 70.7 points per contest, 2.3 fewer points than its season average (73.0).
- Over their last 10 games, the Zips are sinking 11.2 threes per contest, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (11.5). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.8%) compared to their season average (36.2%).
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-8-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-6-0 (Home: 8-0-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-0 (Home: 8-0; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (141st in nation) | 41.8 (94th) | 36.9 (16th) | 32.0 (228th) | 18.4 (eighth) | 12.3 (269th) |
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