Kent State vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/23/2024]

Akron will take on Kent State in college basketball action at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, starting at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Friday's Kent State vs. Akron matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kent State vs. Akron Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Kent State and Akron 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of college basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Akron a 75% chance of defeating Kent State. Our predicted final score has Akron winning 71-64.

According to our model, Kent State (+7.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 135.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.

Kent State vs. Akron Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kent State	Akron
Spread	+7.5 (-108)	-7.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+280	-330
Total	o135.5 (-105)	u135.5 (-115)

• Akron is the -7.5 favorite versus Kent State, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kent State (+7.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -108.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Akron at -330. That means you can risk $330 to win $100 for a total payout of $430 if it gets the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Kent State at +280, where you can bet $100 to profit $280, earning a total payout of $380 if it wins.
• The Over/Under is set at 135.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Kent State vs. Akron Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in our college basketball best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Kent State +7.5	-108
Moneyline	Kent State	+280
Total	Over 135.5	-105

While Akron is more likely to win the game, taking Kent State moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Kent State vs. Akron Game Information

Friday's matchup between Akron and Kent State in college basketball action at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Kent State vs. Akron
• Date: Friday February 23, 2024
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena

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Conclusion

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