Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Kent State vs. Zips CBB Odds
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NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(15-16) Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips (21-10)
Date: Saturday, March 16th
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Akron, OH
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Kent State +4.5 | Zips -4.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Zips +176 | Kent State -216
CBB Total: O/U 132.5
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The Golden Flashes and Zips are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN2. The Zips will host the game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH.
The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Akron is favored by -4.5 vs. Kent State in a Mid-American conference matchup.
Golden Flashes vs. Zips ATS
As the underdog, Kent State has gone just 3-6 against the spread this season. However, over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Golden Flashes have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread. On the road, Kent State has an ATS mark of 7-10 this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Over their last 3 road games, the Golden Flashes have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.
As the favorite this season, Akron has gone 12-10 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 16-15. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Zips are 6-4 and they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Kent State Golden Flashes
Through 31 games, Kent State has a record of 15-16, including a 9-10 mark in Mid-American Conference action. The Golden Flashes have won two straight games and come into this one as 4.5-point underdogs. On the road this season, Kent State is 7-10, and their average scoring margin in those games is -1.5. Over their last 10 road games, the Golden Flashes are 5-5.
In their most recent game, Kent State defeated Bowling Green by a score of 73-60. So far this season, they have been the underdog in nine games and have gone 3-6 in those matchups. At home, the Golden Flashes have a record of 7-6, and their average scoring margin is +5.9. Over their last three road games, they are 2-1, and over their last five, they are 2-3.
Today’s over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Kent State games this season (144.5). So far, 24 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 138 points.
Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
In their most recent game, the Golden Flashes’ offense tallied 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.2 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Jalen Sullinger, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.3, while Voncameron Davis also carries a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.
On defense, Kent State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. Bowling Green, the Falcons finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 60 points vs. Kent State.
Akron Zips
At home this season, Akron has gone 13-2 with an average scoring margin of +9.9 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Zips have gone 9-1. For the year, they have gone 19-3 when favored.
Coming into this game, Akron has won two straight games, and their record stands at 21-10. So far, they have gone 15-5 in Mid-American Conference action.
On the season, the over/under record for Akron games is 12-19, and today’s line of 132.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141.1). So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 145 points.
Akron Zips Stats
In their recent matchup, the Akron offense ended with 65 points against Ohio. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.3% and made 8 threes. Enrique Freeman is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Ali Ali brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.
The Zips’ defense is presently ranked 32nd nationally, allowing an average of 66.0 points per contest. The Akron defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Ohio to connect on 8 threes.
NCAA Stats
Stat | KENTST | AKRON |
---|---|---|
Points Per Game | 75.2 (146th) | 74.4 (175th) |
FG % | 44% (226th) | 45% (138th) |
3 Point FG% | 36% (88th) | 33% (262nd) |
3 Point Attempts | 23.3 (121st) | 24.5 (74th) |
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Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Golden Flashes are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Zips are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Golden Flashes are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Zips have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Golden Flashes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Zips’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips Free Pick: Akron -4.5
The Zips is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 76-69. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Zips at -4.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 132.5 and given that our model is projecting 145 points between the teams, we like the over.
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