- Akron is a -8.5 point favorite vs Ohio
- Total (Over/Under): 168.5 points
- Akron / Ohio TV channel: ESPNU
The Akron Zips visit Convocation Center (OH) to take on the Ohio Bobcats on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Athens, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-118).
The Akron vs. Ohio Over/Under is 168.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Akron vs Ohio Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 64.1% 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 55.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+19.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.20 Units / 14% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
Ohio Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+7.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI).
- 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.8 Units / 2.36% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 2.2% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has a TS% of 57% this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron has an eFG% of 61% this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Akron has averaged 20.8 assists per game (374 assists/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.3
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (374 assists/ 196 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.3
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 — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Ohio averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,471 points/1,932 shots) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Ohio is shooting 31% from three (129/412) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 35%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4
Akron allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/719) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Akron has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (3,914 points/3,200 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.28
Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Ohio has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (1,454 points/1,146 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.29
Ohio allowed opponents to shoot 43% (787/1,849) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Ohio has allowed 7.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.3
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