- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Creighton (17-15) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Akron (15-16)
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Akron / Creighton TV channel: TNT
The Akron Zips (15-16) visit PPG Paints Arena to take on the Creighton Bluejays (17-15) on Mar. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.
Creighton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).
The Akron vs. Creighton Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Creighton Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +12.5 -105 | O 141.5 -110 | +650 |
| Creighton | -12.5 -115 | U 141.5 -110 | -1100 |
Akron vs Creighton Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Creighton will win this college basketball game with 87.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Akron vs Creighton Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games (+3.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.55 Units / 10% ROI)
Creighton Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Creighton has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+10.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Creighton has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
- Creighton has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
- Creighton have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.60 Units / 1% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 1.76% ROI).
- 22-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.45 Units / -11.13% ROI
- 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.95 Units / -26.21% ROI
- 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 17.03% ROI
Creighton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Creighton has a 16-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -4.54% ROI).
- 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -34.5 Units / -24.68% ROI
- 16-16 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -4.4% ROI
- 16-16 when betting the Under for -1.55 Units / -4.4% ROI
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%
Creighton Offensive Stats & Trends:
Creighton has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.9
Creighton has a TS% of 53% this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Creighton has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
Creighton has an eFG% of 57% this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
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
Creighton Defensive Stats & Trends:
Creighton has averaged 30.4 defensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Creighton has averaged 30.4 defensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1
Creighton has averaged 3.7 steals per game (86 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Creighton has averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,771 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6
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