Betting Trends: The over is a combined 18-12 in Akron and Kent State's games. It is 8-3 in Kent State's last 11 games.

I believe the total is too low at 142.5 points, as the Golden Flashes aren't sound enough defensively to prevent the Zips from having their way in the paint and beyond the three-point line. Despite facing the 243rd-toughest schedule, per KenPom, Kent State ranks 323rd in opponent field goal percentage. Akron has shot the ball well at the rim (64.1%) and from beyond the arc (35.8%) this season and shares the basketball (13.7 assists per game). With seven scorers capable of hitting the double-digit mark, the Zips are tough to defend, even on a team's home court.

Kent State should hold its own on the offensive end for most of the game, as it can knock down the three-ball (36.4%) and is one of the most efficient free-throw shooting teams in the country (76.8%). The Golden Flashes are also higher-tempo than the Zips and should be able to dictate the style of play for at least a portion of the game at home.