Akron vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

Eastern Michigan coach Stan Heath watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-59.
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  • Akron is a -7.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Akron / Eastern Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Akron Zips visit George Gervin GameAbove Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-120).

The Akron vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron-7.5 -120O 152.5 -110-350
Eastern Michigan +7.5 +100U 152.5 -110+275

Akron vs Eastern 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 Eastern Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.97 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+7.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 5.72% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -12.54% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 17.5 assists per game (245 assists/14 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Akron shot 55% from inside the arc (307/556) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (245 assists/ 171 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron has a 23% free throw rate (215 free throw attempts/935 field goal attempts) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan averaged 65.7 points per game (1,972 points/30 games) last season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Eastern Michigan had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Eastern Michigan had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Eastern Michigan made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Akron has averaged 7.8 steals per game (109 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.2

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

Akron has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (369 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (993 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (318 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4

Eastern Michigan averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (675 rebounds/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Eastern Michigan averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (675 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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