- Akron (13-14) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan (16-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Akron / Western Michigan TV channel: CBSSN
The Akron Zips (13-14) visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (16-13) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Kalamazoo, MI.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Akron vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | -8.5 -110 | O 139.5 -115 | -400 |
| Western Michigan | +8.5 -110 | U 139.5 -105 | +310 |
Akron vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 81.8% 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 53.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.75 Units / 44% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.00 Units / 16% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.69% ROI).
- 19-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.25 Units / -11.16% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Over for -8.75 Units / -29.41% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Under for +6 Units / 20.24% ROI
Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Michigan has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.75 Units / 5.49% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.4 Units / -14.1% ROI
- 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -14.4% ROI
- 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units / 5.49% 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%
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (272 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Western Michigan is shooting 62% from the free throw line (276/446) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Michigan is shooting 62% from the free throw line (276/446) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Michigan has 272 offensive rebounds this season — most among Mid-American Teams
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
Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (547 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.1
Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (276 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Western Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (560 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (133 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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