Akron vs Kent State Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

On Friday, the Akron Zips visit Kent, Ohio to play the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Mid-American Conference clash. Akron is 15-5 overall and a MAC-leading 8-0. Akron defeated Miami (OH) 102-75 on Saturday, with Tavari Johnson scoring a team-high 15 points. Akron has won each of its last eight, which have all been in MAC play. The Zips lead the MAC by one game. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

Nate Johnson leads Akron in scoring, averaging 13.4 points per game. Tavari Johnson is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.6 points and 4.2 assists per game. Jame Okonkwo is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game. Akron has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Zips score an average of 84.0 points per game.

The Kent State Golden Flashes look for a second straight win on Friday when hosting Akron. The Golden Flashes are 13-7 overall and 4-4 in MAC play. Kent State defeated Bowling Green 75-57 on Tuesday night with VonCameron Davis scoring 24 points to lead the Golden Flashes. Kent State has won two of the last three but trails first in the MAC by four games.

VonCameron Davis leads Kent State in scoring with an average of 15.9 points per game and Jalen Sullinger is second, averaging 12.2 points per game. Cli’Ron Hornbeak is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.4 rebounds per game Cian Medley is the leader in assists, averaging 4.3 per game. Kent State scores an average of 70.0 points per game, shooting 41.7% overall and 28.9% from 3-point territory.

The Akron Zips will win and cover the number on Friday when visiting the Kent State Golden Flashes. Akron has covered the number in five of its last seven. Akron is 17th in the nation in scoring, averaging 84.0 points per game, and has excellent shooting from long range, making 36.2% of its 3-point attempts. Kent State has a strong defense, allowing 64.2 points per game, but will have a hard time shutting down the Akron attack. Final Score Prediction, Akron Zips win and cover ATS 75-62.