Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes predictions, Jan 30, 2026

Jan 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Friday,

Akron Zips

Kent State Golden Flashes

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Akron Zips will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes on January 30, 2026. The game will take place at the Akron Zips’ home court, where they have been in fantastic form as of late, winning all five of their last matches. On the other hand, the Kent State Golden Flashes have also been performing well, securing victories in four of their last five games.

With both teams coming into this game with strong recent form, it promises to be a closely contested battle. The bookmakers have given the Akron Zips the edge with odds of 1.11 as the home team, while the Kent State Golden Flashes are the underdogs with odds of 5.76 as the away team.

In terms of tactical strengths, the Akron Zips have shown resilience and consistency on both ends of the court, while the Kent State Golden Flashes have displayed offensive firepower and defensive tenacity. However, in a game where anything can happen, it will be interesting to see which team can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.

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Akron
83.3%		 Kent State
16.7%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.11 6
WilliamHill 1.11 6.4
Pinnacle 1.12 4.87
Best for US Customers 1.14 5

Latest Results

27.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Toledo Rockets basketball – 91:81
23.01.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 65:86
20.01.26 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 63:82
17.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 104:89
13.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 87:77		 27.01.26 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 72:57
24.01.26 Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 75:76 OT
20.01.26 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Miami OH RedHawks basketball – 101:107 OT
16.01.26 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Toledo Rockets basketball – 87:84
13.01.26 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 81:87

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Akron won 5.
  • Akron has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Kent State is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • In this match, Akron is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Akron won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1423:1357. (average 71.2:67.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Akron won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 702:650. (average 70.2:65).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.02.25 Akron Zips basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 77:72
    31.01.25 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 71:85
    16.03.24 Akron Zips basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 62:61
    23.02.24 Akron Zips basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 83:70
    19.01.24 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 71:77

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.95 (9.89%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (8.51%)

    3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.51%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 9.2 (5.32%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 12.8 (3.82%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.82%)

    7. Iowa State: 16.2 (3.02%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17.2 (2.85%)

    9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20.2 (2.42%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.38%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22.2 (2.21%)

    12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 25.4 (1.93%)

    13. Texas Tech: 30 (1.63%)

    14. Michigan State: 31 (1.58%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.58%)

    16. Michigan State Spartans W: 31 (1.58%)

    17. Brigham Young: 35 (1.4%)

    18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.36%)

    19. Arkansas State: 36 (1.36%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 39.75 (1.23%)

    21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.19%)

    22. Virginia Cavaliers: 61.4 (0.8%)

    23. Tennessee Volunteers: 64.2 (0.76%)

    24. St. Johns Sonics: 70 (0.7%)

    25. Louisville: 72.2 (0.68%)

    26. North Carolina: 72.2 (0.68%)

    27. St. Johns Red Storm: 75.25 (0.65%)

    28. Kentucky Wildcats: 89.2 (0.55%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

    30. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.49%)

    31. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

    32. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

    33. Marquette: 100 (0.49%)

    34. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

    35. Colorado State: 100 (0.49%)

    36. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

    37. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

    38. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.49%)

    39. Kansas State: 100 (0.49%)

    40. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

    41. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

    42. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

    43. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.49%)

    44. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

    45. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

    46. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

    47. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

    48. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

    49. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

    50. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

    51. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.49%)

    52. Florida State: 100 (0.49%)

    53. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

    54. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

    55. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

    56. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

    57. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

    58. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    59. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.47%)

    60. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.42%)

    61. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    62. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    63. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

    64. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    65. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    66. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.39%)

    67. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    68. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    69. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    70. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    71. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.33%)

    72. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    73. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    74. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    75. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    76. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    77. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    78. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    79. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

    81. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    82. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    83. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    84. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    89. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    90. LSU: 280.2 (0.17%)

    91. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Creighton: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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