The Kent State Golden Flashes (21-9, 10-7 MAC) welcome the Akron Zips (16-14, 8-9 MAC) to Memorial A & C Center as the regular season comes to an end. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Flashes beat the Miami (OH) RedHawks 75-66, while the Zips won big over the Bowling Green Falcons 91-67.
Akron’s 0.688 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Bowling Green, who had a rate of 0.378. The Zips’ mark was above their season average of 0.479, while the Falcons’ was below their season average of 0.509. Meanwhile, Kent State’s 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Miami (OH), who had a rate of 25.0. The Golden Flashes’ mark was below their season average of 33.7, while the RedHawks’ was below the 30.7 mark opponents have averaged against Kent State this season. Jaylin Walker had a solid performance for Kent State, recording 29 points and 12 rebounds. Loren Cristian Jackson, meanwhile fueled Akron with 31 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Tyler Cheese led the Zips to a 72-53 victory. He put up 15 points and eight rebounds. Akron’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Kent State. The Zips had a rate of 0.574 while the Golden Flashes posted a mark of 0.361.
Kent State appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Golden Flashes are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 38th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.7 percent. Meanwhile, Akron ranks 223rd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.0 percent.
Akron at Kent State Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kent State averages 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. Akron ranks 270th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Zips rank 119th in blocks per game (3.2) while the Golden Flashes rank 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Zips rank 20th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Golden Flashes rank 154th (13.3).
- Akron ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Kent State ranks 133rd (22.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
- The Zips have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Akron has defeated opponents by an average of 5.8 points.
