Eastern Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

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  • Akron (13-13) is a -20.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Akron TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (13-14) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (13-13) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+20.5 -110O 133.5 -110+1400
Akron -20.5 -110U 133.5 -110-5000

Eastern Michigan vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Michigan will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+5.55 Units / 111% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.85 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+10.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -7.93% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 12.46% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -15.44% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.08% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.63% ROI).

  • 19-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 6.02% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 9.9 assists per game (535 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.3 assists per game (238 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Eastern Michigan has a 27% free throw rate (357 free throw attempts/1,346 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (313 assists/ 252 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Akron has averaged 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (220 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2

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

Akron is shooting 56% from inside the arc (235/423) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (4,254 points/3,185 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,164 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

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: 73.6

Akron has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.6

Akron has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,478 points/1,290 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.24


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