Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips 2/3/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
The Kent State Golden Flashes head to Akron on Friday to take on the Zips at James A. Rhodes Arena, in Akron, Ohio on Friday evening. Kent State is 18-4 on the season and is the leader of the MAC. The Golden Flashes won nine of their last ten games and are riding a two-game win streak. Kent State is 6-4 on the road heading into Akron. Kent State is averaging 9.3 steals per game.
The Flashes hit a nice 13-3 stretch through their first 16 games this year, losing to only Charleston, Houston, and Gonzaga along the way. Kent State is 5-1 in their last six games, taking a lone loss to Northern Illinois in that phase. The Central Michigan game saw the Flashes down 44-41 at the break on Tuesday. Kent State fired back on a 40-25 run from there and won it 81-69. Chris Payton doubled up on 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the way.
- The Kent State Golden Flashes are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches with the Zips.
- The total remained UNDER in 9 of Kent State’s last 10 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 9 of Kent State’s last 10 games on the road against Akron.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips 2/3/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
The Akron Zips head home on Friday after clobbering Buffalo 81-64 on Tuesday night. Xavier Castaneda led the Zips in the win with 32 points. Enrique Freeman contributed 18 points and pulled 9 rebounds off the glass. Castaneda leads Akron on the season with 20.9 points per game. Akron is averaging 8.8 made three-pointers per game.
The Akron Zips are 2nd in the MAC with a 16-6 record. The Zips have won nine of their last ten games and are riding a seven-game win streak. Akron is a perfect 11-0 on their home court. The Zips beat the Golden Flashes last season by 20 points in their last meeting. Akron lost to Mississippi State, Nevada, LSU, Marshall, Bradley, and Ball State in their first 16 outings. The Zips have since taken wins over Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Miami-OH, Ohio, and Buffalo.
- The total stayed UNDER in 13 of Akron’s last 15 matches with the Golden Flashes.
- The Akron Zips are 12-0 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- The total went UNDER in 9 of Akron’s last 10 games at home against Kent State.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Akron Zips. The Zips are looking pretty impressive over this current 7-game winning run. Akron hit 69 or more points in six of those games, so the offense is working pretty well right now. Kent State is on a nice 12-1 run themselves. The Flashes scored 67 or more points in 12 of those 13 outings, so we could end up with a shootout on Friday. Expect a rubber match that comes down to the wire predicted with Akron powering out a cover/win at the end 69-66.
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: James A. Rhodes Arena, in Akron, Ohio
Date: Friday, February 3, 2023
TV: ESPU
NCAAB Odds: Akron Zips -2
NCAAB Totals: 133.5
