- Akron (13-12) is a -16.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (8-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies (8-18) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (13-12) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Akron, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (+100).
The Northern Illinois vs. Akron Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +16.5 -120 | O 139.5 -110 | +900 |
| Akron | -16.5 +100 | U 139.5 -110 | -1600 |
Northern Illinois vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 95.0% 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 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+5.10 Units / 33% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+3.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.20 Units / 7% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+9.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.80 Units / 52% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 8-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.8 Units / -41.26% ROI).
- 8-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 4.4% ROI
- 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -11.27% ROI
- 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 1.73% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 10.89% ROI).
- 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 5.99% ROI
- 9-16 when betting the Over for -8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI
- 16-9 when betting the Under for +6.1 Units / 22.18% ROI
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (241 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (241 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has averaged 10.5 assists per game (241 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (735/1,102) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
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%
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (128 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Illinois has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Northern Illinois has allowed 76.5 points per game (4,208 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.8
Northern Illinois has allowed 78.6 points per game (1,807 points/23 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6
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
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