It's a renewal of one of the best mid-major rivalries in college basketball when the Akron Zips (16-5) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (15-6) on Friday night for a MAC showdown. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio. The Golden Flashes are a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Akron vs. Kent State odds, while the over-under for total points scored is 148. Before considering your Akron vs. Kent State picks or college basketball predictions, make sure you see what the proven SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

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