Akron vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

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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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  • Ohio (13-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Akron (13-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Akron / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Akron Zips (13-11) visit Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (13-13) on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Athens, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Akron vs. Ohio Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Akron vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Akron+1.5 -110O 144.5 -105-105
Ohio -1.5 -110U 144.5 -115-115

Akron vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 51.0% 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 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+6.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 15.5% ROI).

  • 18-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 7.08% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Over for -7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Under for +5.1 Units / 19.32% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -7.75% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.55% 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%

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (339 assists/ 227 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (591 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

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

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,368 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (378 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ohio has 157 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (157 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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