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The Akron Zips (16-6, 8-1 MAC) are 2-point favorites as they look to build on a seven-game winning streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (18-4, 8-1 MAC) on Friday, February 3, 2023 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The game airs at 9:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 132.5.
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How do I watch Zips vs. Golden Flashes?
- Game Day: Friday, February 3, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Arena: James A. Rhodes Arena
Betting Lines for Zips vs. Golden Flashes
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | -2 | 132.5 |
Akron Betting Stats & Information
- Akron has been the moneyline favorite a total of 13 times this season, and it has won all of those games.
- The Zips have not played as a moneyline favorite of -128 or shorter.
- The Zips have a 7-12-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Golden Flashes have a 3-0 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 2 points or more this season.
- Akron’s average total in matchups this year has been 135.2, 2.7 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.
Kent State Betting Stats & Info
- Kent State has been underdogs in four games this season and won one (25%) of those contests.
- The Golden Flashes have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +106 moneyline set for this game.
- The Golden Flashes have gone 13-7-1 ATS this season.
- The Golden Flashes are 3-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.
- The average point total for Kent State this year is seven points higher than this game’s over/under.
Akron vs. Kent State Season Stat Comparison
| Akron Rank | Akron AVG | Kent State AVG | Kent State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166th | 72.2 | Points Scored | 75.5 | 88th |
| 28th | 63 | Points Allowed | 64 | 41st |
| 140th | 32.8 | Rebounds | 32.6 | 149th |
| 195th | 8.6 | Off. Rebounds | 9 | 148th |
| 45th | 8.8 | 3pt Made | 8.1 | 101st |
| 170th | 13.4 | Assists | 12.3 | 258th |
| 62nd | 10.9 | Turnovers | 10.8 | 54th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Akron Zips Leaders
- The Zips leader in points and assists is Xavier Castaneda, who scores 20.9 points per game to go with three assists.
- Akron’s best rebounder is Enrique Freeman, who averages 10.7 boards per game in addition to his 15.1 PPG average.
- The Zips get the most three-point shooting production out of Castaneda, who makes 3.4 threes per game.
Kent State Golden Flashes Leaders
- Sincere Carry averages 17.2 points and adds five assists per game, putting him at the top of the Golden Flashes’ leaderboards in those statistics.
- Cli’Ron Hornbeak’s stat line of 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 points and 0.3 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Kent State rebounding leaderboard.
- Miryne Thomas is the top scorer from distance for the Golden Flashes, hitting 2.2 threes per game.
