Kent State at Akron

Kent State is No. 1 in the MAC in points allowed, although that defense let them down in their last road game, losing at Miami of Ohio, 96-92. They allowed 50.9% shooting and 50% (14-of-28) from long range. The offense is eighth in the 12-team MAC in shooting (.438) and 10th from 3-point land (.313). Kent State is on an 11-13 straight-up run on the road. First-place Akron is 14-1 in the conference and 14-0 at home. Akron is tops in the MAC in scoring (83.7 points per game), fourth in shooting (.468), and third from long range (.357), while the defense is fourth in points given up and second in shooting allowed (.422). The Zips have won the last four meetings against Kent State, including 85-71 last month. They also won all three meetings last year, culminating in a victory in the MAC Championship title game to advance to the NCAA Tournament. Akron is on a 54-5 straight-up run at home, with the wagering value on the home court to win the game. Play Akron on the moneyline.