Akron vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Kent State

The Akron Zips square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, February 27.

When Akron clash with Kent State, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land -105 for Under 165.5 and this looks worth taking.

Akron Zips previous game saw them claim a 99-85 home win over Buffalo Bulls.

Kent State Golden Flashes last game saw them claim a 83-81 home win over Central Michigan Chippewas.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Akron won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 69-52 triumph when facing Kent State. Akron have won six on the spin against Kent State. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	23-5	2514	2096	418	15-2	8-3	4W
Kent State	20-7	2285	2164	121	14-2	6-5	4W

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Akron vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Akron vs Kent State betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

The Unders looks the way to go for this college matchup. The line looks too high at 165.5 and odds of -105 could favor bettors who go below that total.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Akron vs Kent State stats:

• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 Akron games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Akron games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Kent State games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kent State games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Kent State games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 games between these teams.

Under 165.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 165.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 83 - 75 Kent State

We’re going for Akron to claim a 83-75 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Akron vs Kent State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Akron at -182 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 65% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Kent State are the underdogs at +150 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 165.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s the chance to back Under 165.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Akron

-182

Kent State

+150

Point Spread

Akron -3.5

-110

Kent State +3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 165.5

-105

Over 165.5

-115

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Akron Stats

Kent State Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 165.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 on the Road: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.90 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 165.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 92.10 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	28-0	2565	2075	490	16-0	12-0	26W
Akron	23-5	2514	2096	418	15-2	8-3	4W
Kent State	20-7	2285	2164	121	14-2	6-5	4W
Buffalo	16-12	2207	2124	83	7-7	9-5	1L
Bowling Green	16-13	2368	2082	286	11-7	5-6	3L
Toledo	15-13	2275	2162	113	10-4	5-9	2W
Ohio	15-13	2160	2146	14	11-6	4-7	2W
UMass	15-14	2338	2239	99	10-6	5-8	5L
Western Michigan	10-18	2102	2235	-133	7-6	3-12	1W
Northern Illinois	9-18	1912	2059	-147	6-5	3-13	2L
Central Michigan	9-19	2067	2152	-85	8-4	1-15	1L
Ball State	9-19	1855	1971	-116	7-7	2-12	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-19	1969	2082	-113	6-6	3-13	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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