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Kent State vs. Akron Prediction, Picks & Odds Today: MAC Championship

A ton of Conference Championship games are scheduled for tonight, one of which includes the MAC Championship game between Kent State and Akron.

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KENT STATE VS. AKRON PREDICTIONS: Golden Flashes +4.5 (-105 at BetMGM)

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Kent State vs. Akron Prediction for Today's MAC Championship Game: ESPN2

Tonight’s MAC Championship game will see Kent State take on Akron. Kent State comes into this game with a record of 17-16, having gone through Toledo and Bowling Green in the MAC Tournament to reach the MAC final. On the other side is Akron, who has an overall record of 23-10 and beat Miami-Ohio and Ohio to reach the MAC final to earn their chance at an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.

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Kent State vs. Akron Picks & Best Bets Featuring Kent State ATS

Our main Kent State vs. Akron prediction will target the Kent State Golden Flashes to cover the spread against the Akron Zips. The Golden Flashes are the biggest surprise in the MAC tournament, beating the top-seeded Toledo Rockets by eight and the fourth-seeded Bowling Green Falcons by 13. Overall this season, the Golden Flashes are averaging 75.3 points per game, while their defense is allowing 71.9 points per game.

However, during their two games in the MAC Tournament, the Golden Flashes are averaging 70 points per game and are allowing 59.5 points per game. Kent State has lost to Akron twice this season, but are playing their best basketball and Akron is coming off a game where they narrowly won. Because Kent State has been the Cinderella in the tournament, backing them to put together another good showing and cover the spread will be our best Kent State vs. Akron prediction.

Kent State vs. Akron Prediction: Kent State Golden Flashes +4.5 (-105 at BetMGM)

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Kent State vs. Akron Betting Odds, Lines & Spreads at BetMGM

Included below are the Kent State vs. Akron odds for the MAC Championship game tonight and all of these odds are taken from BetMGM Sportsbook:

Saturday, March 16th

  • Point Spread: Kent State +4.5 (-105) vs. Akron -4.5 (-115)
  • Money Line: Kent State (+180) vs. Akron (-225)
  • Game Total (Over/Under): Over 132.5 (-105) vs. Under 132.5 (-115)

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Probable Lineups for Kent State vs. Akron Today, 3/16

Below we have included the most likely starting lineups for Kent State and Akron in tonight’s MAC Tournament final:

Kent State Starting Lineup:

  • F VonCameron Davis
  • C Cli’Ron Hornbeak
  • G Jalen Sullinger
  • G Mike Bekeja
  • G Giovanni Santiago

Akron Starting Lineup:

  • F Enrique Freeman
  • F Sammy Hunter
  • G Ali Ali
  • G Nate Johnson
  • G Greg Tribble

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College Basketball MAC Tournament Bracket

Provided below are the results so far in the MAC Tournament leading up to today’s final between Kent State and Akron:

Thursday, March 14th - Quarterfinals

  • #1 Toledo (59) vs. #8 Kent State (67)
  • #4 Central Michigan (56) vs. #5 Bowling Green (66)
  • #2 Akron (75) vs. #7 Miami-Ohio (63)
  • #3 Ohio (82) vs. #6 Western Michigan (55)

Friday, March 15th - Semifinals

  • #8 Kent State (73) vs. #5 Bowling Green (60)
  • #2 Akron (65) vs. #3 Ohio (62)

Saturday, March 16th - Final

  • #8 Kent State vs. #2 Akron

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