- Akron is a -14.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- Akron / Western Michigan TV channel: ESPN+
The Akron Zips visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Kalamazoo, MI.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).
The Akron vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Akron vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 74.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Akron vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games (+9.30 Units / 3% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in their last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 7 away games (+7.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games (+6.95 Units / 6% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Under in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 88% ROI)
Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.30 Units / 40% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.65 Units / 49% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+2.50 Units / 19% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.15 Units / -0.59% ROI).
- 18-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.3 Units / 3.16% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI
Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Michigan has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 7.91% ROI).
- 8-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.15 Units / -15.81% ROI
- 13-10 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI
- 10-13 when betting the Under for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (465 assists/ 264 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron has a 27% free throw rate (994 free throw attempts/3,733 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (465 assists/ 264 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron has a TS% of 55% this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3
Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Michigan has averaged 1.19 points per shot (6,326 points/5,303 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 1.20 points per shot (6,590 points/5,489 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Akron has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (630/1,476) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.7
Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (119 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Western Michigan has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.1
Western Michigan has allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
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