Akron visits Kent State on Friday! Let's continue our College Basketball odds series with an Akron-Kent State prediction and pick.

Here are five things to know as the Kent State men's and women's basketball teams take on Akron over the weekend in the Wagon Wheel rivalry.

The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) aim to build on a four-game road win streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. In the article

The Akron Zips (9-12) face a fellow MAC opponent, the Kent State Golden Flashes (14-7), on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The game will tip off at 1:00 PM

Overall, Ohio held Kent State to its lowest scoring total in MAC play, as its opponent shot 35 percent from the field and 15.6 percent from three. Ohio will need to continue building its defensive identity to compete in a strong MAC.

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Many schools, including Kent State, Cleveland State and the University of Akron, have adjusted their schedules.

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The one area Ohio could look to take advantage of is Kent State’s 3-point shooting. The Golden Flashes’ offense as a whole leaves much on the table, ranking 280th nationally in points per game. The team’s 28.6% 3-point score is the 352nd-best mark in NCAA Division I out of a total of 364 teams.

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