- Akron is a -16.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Akron / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Akron Zips visit Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL, USA.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-105).
The Akron vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | -16.5 -105 | O 154.5 -115 | -2000 |
| Northern Illinois | +16.5 -115 | U 154.5 -105 | +950 |
Akron vs Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 63.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.32 Units / 17% ROI)
- 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 have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.75 Units / 53% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.64 Units / 8% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).
- 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 12.58% ROI
- 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI
- 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).
- 2-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.4 Units / -65% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 18.6 assists per game (353 assists/19 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.9
Akron has 353 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (353 assists/ 235 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Akron has averaged 84.2 points per game (1,600 points/19 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 75.8
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 41% (465/1,136) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (312 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois shot 67% from the free throw line (430/641) last season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
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 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (524 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4
Akron has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,390 points/1,179 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois has averaged 6.4 steals per game (121 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
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