The Zips will play the Golden Flashes on Friday, January 19th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Akron and Kent State are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 19th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Akron currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kent State is 97.67.
- Away Akron - Akron starts this game with a 4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kent State - Kent State meets Akron boasting a 5-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Akron currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State now standing 4th (0.400) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Akron has a 0.765 overall win percentage, with Kent State, matching up with a 0.529 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Akron currently possesses 13-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kent State has tallied a 9-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! Wizard with Tourette syndrome here, ready to preview the magical matchup between Akron and Kent State on January 19th, 2024. Akron is firing up with a 13-4 overall standing, while Kent State is chanting with a 9-8 overall standing in the college basketball season. Oh, the importance of conference records! They'll determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Akron has a splendid 5-0 MAC Conference standing, while Kent State is spellbound at 2-3 in the MAC Conference.
Hold on to your wands! Akron has triumphed in their last 5 games, a powerful streak indeed. But don't underestimate Kent State, they won their last game, brewing up their own magic. Remember, my fellow wizards, to review the tables below for the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. And fear not, for you can legally bet on college basketball at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
Now, let's delve into the realms of futures odds and current standings. Akron, with their mesmerizing record, holds great futures odds. As for Kent State, they must summon their powers to rise higher in the standings. So, fellow wizards, prepare your spells and charms, for the battle on the court is about to begin!
Best Zips at Golden Flashes Odds
| Underdog Akron | Favorite Kent State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kent State is a -1.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Akron is a +1.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Kent State is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Akron is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Akron
Kent State
1/19/24 7:00pm EST | +1.5 -115-1.5 -105 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Kent State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Akron
Kent State
First to 5 Points
1/19/24 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Akron
Kent State
First to 10 Points
1/19/24 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Akron
Kent State
First to 15 Points
1/19/24 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Akron
Kent State
Game to Overtime
1/19/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Akron | 24-11 | 0.686 | 13-1 | 7-6 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
| Kent State | 17-17 | 0.500 | 9-6 | 4-9 | 8-10 | +6 | 0.444 | L1 |
Akron & Kent State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Akron Championship Odds|
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Akron & Kent State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Kent State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Akron vs Kent State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Akron vs Kent State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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