Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 3

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  • Akron is a -11.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Akron / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Akron Zips visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Akron vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron-11.5 -110O 160.5 -110-750
Central Michigan +11.5 -110U 160.5 -110+525

Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 72.5% 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 57.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 15 games (+12.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+9.95 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+9.45 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 games (+6.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.18% ROI).

  • 22-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.3 Units / 3.91% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 16-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 13.09% ROI).

  • 8-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units / -13.28% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has a TS% of 55% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Akron is shooting 51% (914/1,799) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (537 assists/ 312 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron has an eFG% of 59% this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Central Michigan averaged 66.5 points per game (2,127 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

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

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Akron has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (6,883 points/5,734 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan allowed opponents to shoot 41% (784/1,916) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Central Michigan has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/28 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Central Michigan has allowed 7.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.1

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (752/1,624) this season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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