The Akron Zips will be taking on the Kent State Golden Flashes at the Memorial A & C Center on March 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM ET. The current point spread for the game is Akron +4.5, with the total set at 134.
In their most recent game, the Akron Zips defeated the Ball State Cardinals by a score of 87-83. Despite being favored by 9.5 points, the Zips were unable to cover the spread, and the game went over the total of 139.5. Meanwhile, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Bobcats 82-75 in their last game, covering the 8-point spread and going over the total of 145.
In terms of power stats, the Akron Zips have an advantage in assists/turnovers, with a ratio of 1.24 compared to Kent State’s 1.08. However, Kent State has the edge in rebounding, averaging 35.13 rebounds per game to Akron’s 35.82. Kent State also has a better shooting percentage than Akron, with a differential of 5.1 compared to Akron’s 0.76.
Betting Trends
Akron Zips:
Akron is 5-2 SU in their last 7 road games.
Akron is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Kent State.
The total has gone under in 14 of Akron’s last 16 games when playing Kent State.
Akron is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Kent State.
The total has gone under in 6 of Akron’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Kent State.
Kent State Golden Flashes:
Kent State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 home games.
The total has gone under in 14 of Kent State’s last 16 games when playing Akron.
Kent State is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Akron.
The total has gone under in 6 of Kent State’s last 7 games when playing at home against Akron.
The total has gone over in 4 of Kent State’s last 6 games at home.
In terms of injuries, Akron guard M. Dawson is out for the season with an Achilles injury, while Kent State has no reported injuries.