The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) will try to extend an eight-game winning streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on January 31, 2025 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The contest airs on CBS Sports Network.
The Golden Flashes face the Zips in a game that Kent State is currently a moderate favorite by 2.5 points. A 144.5-point total is set for the matchup.
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Kent State vs. Akron Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Kent, Ohio
- Arena: Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Kent State vs. Akron Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Kent State (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Kent State (-152), Akron (+126)
- Total: 144.5 points
Pick ATS:Akron (+2.5)
- Pick OU: Over (144.5)
- Prediction: Kent State 73, Akron 72
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Kent State vs. Akron Comparison
| Kent State Rank | Kent State Stat | Akron Stat | Akron Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286th | 70.0 | Points Scored | 84.0 | 15th |
| 20th | 64.2 | Points Allowed | 73.0 | 230th |
| 263rd | 12.7 | Assists | 18.4 | 8th |
| 88th | 10.5 | Turnovers | 12.3 | 269th |
| 323rd | 41.7% | Field Goal % | 45.6% | 141st |
| 53rd | 40.9% | Field Goal % Allowed | 41.8% | 94th |
Kent State Key Players
- The scoring leader for the Golden Flashes this season is VonCameron Davis, who averages 15.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
- Kent State's leading rebounder is Cli'Ron Hornbeak averaging 6.4 boards per game and its best passer is Cian Medley, averaging 4.3 assists per game.
- The Golden Flashes get the most three-point shooting production out of Jalen Sullinger, who knocks down 2.0 threes per game.
- Davis and Hornbeak lead Kent State on the defensive end, with Davis leading the team in steals averaging 1.4 per game and Hornbeak in blocks averaging 1.1 per contest.
Akron Key Players
- Nate Johnson is the top scorer for the Zips with 13.4 points per game. Johnson also adds 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
- Akron's leader in rebounds is James Okonkwo with 7.6 per game, and its leader in assists is Tavari Johnson with 4.2 per game.
- Bowen Hardman knocks down 2.0 three-pointers per game, the most on the Zips.
- Nate Johnson (2.0 steals per game) is the steal leader for Akron while Amani Lyles (1.1 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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