Ohio vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 15

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  • Akron (14-15) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Ohio (17-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Ohio / Akron TV channel: CBSSN

The Ohio Bobcats (17-14) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Akron Zips (14-15) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Ohio vs. Akron Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio+1.5 -110O 140.5 -110+105
Akron -1.5 -110U 140.5 -110-125

Ohio vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 57.7% 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 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games (+10.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games (+4.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.40 Units / 5% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI).

  • 19-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -1.52% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.19% ROI).

  • 20-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.45 Units / -12.77% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.75 Units / -21.13% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.93% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (339 assists/ 227 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (591 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

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%

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,368 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (378 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ohio has 157 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (157 steals/24 games) this season — 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 (3,687 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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