Mack likes Akron to exact a little revenge in this game as they split the series last season but lost to Kent State in the MAC Tournament. Akron are racking up the wins and are playing like a well oiled machine right now, even on the road. They are the better team on both sides of the ball at this moment and will win this game over a struggling Golden Flashes team who haven't shown any consistency in their offensive shooting and in their defensive play, not like last season. Take the better team.

Akron are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. Akron are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. Akron are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played in January. Kent State are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. Akron ar 3-0 ATS this season on Friday nights. Akron are 4-2 ATS this season after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games. Akron are 8-2 ATS in the last three seasons after 5 or more consecutive wins. Kent St. are 2-4 ATS this season in home games. Kent St. are 1-3 ATS this season after having lost 2 of their last 3 games. Kent St. are 1-4 ATS this season after a game where they covered the spread.

Best bet: lay the point or take the pick 'em for Akron.