- Akron is a -20.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH, USA.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-105).
The Northern Illinois vs. Akron Over/Under is 159.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +20.5 -115 | O 159.5 -115 | +1300 |
| Akron | -20.5 -105 | U 159.5 -105 | -3000 |
Northern Illinois vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Illinois vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 69.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+2.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.32 Units / 24% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+7.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+2.45 Units / 3% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI).
- 2-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.85 Units / -75.06% ROI
- 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.35 Units / -22.06% ROI
- 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.84% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI).
- 18-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.45 Units / 13.54% ROI
- 15-7 when betting the Over for +7.25 Units / 28.6% ROI
- 7-15 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -37.62% ROI
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (187 rebounds/25 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.3
Northern Illinois is shooting 41% (618/1,492) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Northern Illinois shot 67% from the free throw line (430/641) last season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 18.8 assists per game (469 assists/25 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.7
Akron has 469 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron has a 24% free throw rate (393 free throw attempts/1,636 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Akron has a 24% free throw rate (393 free throw attempts/1,636 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northern Illinois has averaged 6.2 steals per game (156 steals/25 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (687 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Akron has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,543 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Akron averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Akron has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,543 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
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