Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

Central Michigan head coach Tony Barbee directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
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  • Akron is a -4.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Akron / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Akron Zips visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI, MI, USA.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Akron vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron-4.5 -110O 155.5 -115-200
Central Michigan +4.5 -110U 155.5 -105+165

Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Akron vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.22 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+8.71 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 17-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.45 Units / 12.76% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Over for +6.25 Units / 25.77% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Under for -8.4 Units / -34.78% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 7-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.5 Units / -10.43% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 18.7 assists per game (448 assists/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Akron has a 23% free throw rate (370 free throw attempts/1,577 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Akron has 448 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (448 assists/ 298 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 50%

Central Michigan had 16.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Central Michigan averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,127 points/1,880 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (662 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Akron has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,518 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Akron has 186 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Akron averaged 5.6 steals per game (189 steals/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 7.5 steals per game (180 steals/24 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Central Michigan has 180 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams

Central Michigan averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Michigan has averaged 6.6 steals per game (372 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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