Akron vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 10

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  • James Madison (13-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Akron (12-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Akron / James Madison TV channel: ESPN2

The Akron Zips (12-8) visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (13-9) on Feb. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Harrisonburg, VA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Akron vs. James Madison Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Akron vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron+6.5 -115O 145.5 -110+220
James Madison -6.5 -105U 145.5 -110-275

Akron vs James Madison Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Akron vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+7.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+19.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.00 Units / 9% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 29.02% ROI).

  • 16-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 8.53% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.05 Units / 12.03% ROI).

  • 16-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.3 Units / 14.07% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -20.63% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.2% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has a TS% of 50% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Akron has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,745 points/1,321 shots) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Akron has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (252 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Akron has made 200 three-pointers this season — tied for most among Mid-American Teams

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,970 points/1,516 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

James Madison has averaged 82.9 points per game (4,642 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 73.1

James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.1

James Madison has averaged 17.4 assists per game (400 assists/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,687 points/3,162 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Akron has allowed 64.3 points per game (1,478 points/23 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.2

Akron has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (577 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Akron has 142 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

James Madison has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

James Madison has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

James Madison has averaged 9.7 steals per game (222 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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