Akron vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 30

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 (9-8) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (8-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Akron / Eastern Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Akron Zips (9-8) visit George Gervin GameAbove Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-10) on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Akron vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron-10.5 -110O 136.5 -105-650
Eastern Michigan +10.5 -110U 136.5 -115+450

Akron vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 84.5% 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 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+5.35 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+8.95 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+8.75 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.9 Units / 6.27% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 10.21% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -5.03% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.57% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

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

Akron is shooting 47% (530/1,135) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Akron is shooting 56% from inside the arc (193/346) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.0 assists per game (498 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan has 16.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Eastern Michigan is shooting 50% from inside the arc (296/587) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,524 points/3,000 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Akron has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (489 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Akron has 128 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Akron has averaged 6.4 steals per game (128 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,090 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (3,928 points/2,952 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (423 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Eastern Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (108 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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