Kent State vs Akron Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kent State vs Akron

The Kent State Golden Flashes battle the Akron Zips, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Friday, January 30.

The -110 for Under 171.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that Kent State and Akron might not collectively reach this total.

Kent State Golden Flashes claimed a victory in their previous game. A 72-57 home win occurred against Ohio Bobcats.

Akron Zips won their last game, beating Toledo Rockets at home. It was a 91-81 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Akron and Kent State saw the former win. It was a 77-72 scoreline. It’s been five wins on the bounce for Akron when playing Kent State. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L

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Kent State vs Akron Prediction & Picks

Head into Kent State vs Akron with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The -110 about Under 171.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Kent State vs Akron stats:

• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Kent State games on the road.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Kent State games on the road.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Kent State games.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Akron games.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Akron games.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 games between these teams.

Under 171.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 171.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 76 - 91 Akron

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Akron to record a 91-76 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Kent State vs Akron 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.

Akron are strong -769 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. At +530, Kent State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 11.5 and the total points line is 166.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 166.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Kent State

+530

Akron

-769

Point Spread

Kent State +11.5

-110

Akron -11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 166.5

-110

Over 166.5

-110

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Kent State Stats

Akron Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.70 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 91.30 pts and allowed 73.40 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)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• 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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