- Akron is a -8.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Central Michigan / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The Central Michigan Chippewas visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).
The Central Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | +8.5 -105 | O 147.5 -115 | +333 |
| Akron | -8.5 -115 | U 147.5 -105 | -450 |
Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 79.5% 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 51.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 games (+12.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.90 Units / 39% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 games (+9.01 Units / 27% ROI)
- Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+9.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 2.87% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.22% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,127 points/1,880 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 50%
Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Central Michigan averaged 66.5 points per game (2,127 points/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 17.2 assists per game (224 assists/13 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.9
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (224 assists/ 163 TOs) this season — tied for best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron has 224 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron had a TS% of 49% last season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (360 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Central Michigan averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Central Michigan has averaged 7.8 steals per game (101 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Central Michigan has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,141 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.6
Akron averaged 5.6 steals per game (189 steals/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Akron has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (343 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Akron has averaged 7.9 steals per game (103 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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