Akron Zips vs Kent St. Golden Flashes Point Spread Picks

Golden Flashes vs. Zips Spread Picks

Get Golden Flashes vs. Zips point spread picks, expert spread analysis, computer model picks, betting consensus data, matchup breakdowns, key betting angles, and the latest odds insights for today's Golden Flashes vs. Zips game.

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 50% of the public bets were on Akron Zips on the -6.5 ATS. And, 57% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Akron would win by a score of 83.7 to 77.6 with Akron winning on the moneyline, Kent State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Kent St. Golden Flashes

42

40

68

Akron Zips

42

33

75

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 63% of the public bets were on Akron Zips on the -3.5 ATS. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Akron would win by a score of 85.2 to 81.2 with Akron winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Akron Zips

37

45

92

Kent St. Golden Flashes

37

33

70

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 70% of the public bets were on Kent St. Golden Flashes on the +10.5 ATS. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Akron would win by a score of 87.1 to 76.6 with Akron winning on the moneyline, Kent State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 30, 2026 at 10:10AM ET.

PARLAY

Georgia Southern (CBB-893) MONEYLINE + Akron (CBB-852) MONEYLINE + Virginia Commonwealth (CBB-890) MONEYLINE

January 30, 2026

3:00 PM Eastern

Combine the Eagles (-650), the Zips (-650), and the Rams (-3000) into a 3-team parlay at -296 odds.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Kent St. Golden Flashes

29

23

52

Akron Zips

38

31

69

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 64% of the public bets were on Akron Zips on the -3.5 ATS. And, 59% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Akron would win by a score of 79.9 to 74.8 with Akron winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 28, 2025 at 1:05PM ET.

CBB

Kent State at Akron

February 28, 2025

9:00 PM Eastern

Kent State is No. 1 in the MAC in points allowed, although that defense let them down in their last road game, losing at Miami of Ohio, 96-92. They allowed 50.9% shooting and 50% (14-of-28) from long range. The offense is eighth in the 12-team MAC in shooting (.438) and 10th from 3-point land (.313). Kent State is on an 11-13 straight-up run on the road. First-place Akron is 14-1 in the conference and 14-0 at home. Akron is tops in the MAC in scoring (83.7 points per game), fourth in shooting (.468), and third from long range (.357), while the defense is fourth in points given up and second in shooting allowed (.422). The Zips have won the last four meetings against Kent State, including 85-71 last month. They also won all three meetings last year, culminating in a victory in the MAC Championship title game to advance to the NCAA Tournament. Akron is on a 54-5 straight-up run at home, with the wagering value on the home court to win the game. Play Akron on the moneyline.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Kent St. Golden Flashes

39

33

72

Akron Zips

32

45

77

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 64% of the public bets were on Akron Zips on the +3.5 ATS. And, 57% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Kent State would win by a score of 74.4 to 72.6 with Kent State winning on the moneyline, Akron winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 31, 2025 at 10:01AM ET.

CBB

Akron at Kent State

January 31, 2025

7:00 PM Eastern

Akron is 10-0 at home but 4-3 on the road. It's the second straight road game for the Zips after failing to cover at Northern Illinois. It's also their third road game in four contests. Kent State is 4-4 in the MAC, in fifth place, and can pick up some ground with a good showing at home against top-ranked Akron. Kent State is No. 1 in the MAC defensively in points surrendered (64.2 per game), in shooting allowed (.409), and in 3-point defense (.304). They're also fifth in free-throw shooting and second in turnover margin. Kent State is playing its second straight at home after dominating Bowling Green, 75-57, with the wagering value on the home team to win the game. Play Kent State on the moneyline. 

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Akron Zips

48

37

85

Kent St. Golden Flashes

31

40

71