Akron vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Akron is a -2.5 point favorite vs Ohio
  • Total (Over/Under): 165.5 points
  • Akron / Ohio TV channel: ESPN2

The Akron Zips visit Convocation Center Ohio to take on the Ohio Bobcats on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Athens, OH, USA.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Akron vs. Ohio Over/Under is 165.5 total points.

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Akron vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron-2.5 -110O 165.5 -105-150
Ohio +2.5 -110U 165.5 -115+125

Akron vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Akron vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.27 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+8.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.08 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 19-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.45 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.15 Units / 23.25% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.5 Units / -32.26% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.45 Units / -23.5% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -4.73% ROI
  • 17-7 when betting the Over for +9.3 Units / 33.82% ROI
  • 7-17 when betting the Under for -11.7 Units / -42.55% ROI

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has 484 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Akron has averaged 18.6 assists per game (484 assists/26 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Akron has a 25% free throw rate (419 free throw attempts/1,692 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Akron has 16.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Ohio is shooting 36% from three (223/621) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (721 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Akron has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,577 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Akron has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (193/624) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Akron has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (1,906 points/1,601 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.28

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ohio has averaged 6.9 steals per game (396 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Ohio averaged 6.9 steals per game (222 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Ohio has 396 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams


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