Ohio vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Akron (8-7) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Ohio (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Ohio / Akron TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats (6-11) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (8-7) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Ohio vs. Akron Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio+7.5 -105O 145.5 -110+280
Akron -7.5 -115U 145.5 -110-350

Ohio vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 away games (+9.75 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI).

  • 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.95 Units / -16.46% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 21.21% ROI).

  • 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 11.68% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (253 assists/ 171 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (171 turnovers/18 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Ohio has averaged 79.0 points per game (1,422 points/18 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.3

Ohio has made 8.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron is shooting 59% from inside the arc (174/295) 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: 52%

Akron has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Akron has made 159 three-pointers this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,225 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (427 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has 336 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.4 steals per game (115 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,396 points/2,899 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Akron has allowed 65.9 points per game (1,187 points/18 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6

Akron has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,256 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Akron has 314 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams


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