Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 6

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  • Akron (11-8) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan (12-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Central Michigan / Akron TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Michigan Chippewas (12-9) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (11-8) on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Central Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Central Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan+14.5 -110O 133.5 -110+800
Akron -14.5 -110U 133.5 -110-1400

Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 92.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+21.80 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)

Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Michigan has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.07% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.65 Units / 99.12% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.15 Units / -22.39% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 13.79% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.4 Units / 25.78% ROI).

  • 15-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 8.42% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Michigan is shooting 42% (1,261/2,969) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Michigan has averaged 66.7 points per game (3,535 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.6

Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (590 assists/ 746 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron is shooting 57% from inside the arc (219/385) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%

Akron has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%

Akron has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (247 turnovers/22 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Akron has made 8.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (318 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (43/103) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,228 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (163/531) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,640 points/3,110 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Akron has allowed 65.0 points per game (1,431 points/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.3

Akron has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,365 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Akron has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (549 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7


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