- Akron is a -7.5 point favorite vs South Alabama
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- South Alabama / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The South Alabama Jaguars visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Akron, OH, USA.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).
The South Alabama vs. Akron Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Alabama | +7.5 -115 | O 145.5 -105 | +240 |
| Akron | -7.5 -105 | U 145.5 -115 | -300 |
South Alabama vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
South Alabama vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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South Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+9.10 Units / 28% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.26 Units / 12% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.10 Units / 8% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.60 Units / 38% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.55 Units / 39% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+1.95 Units / 11% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Alabama has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).
- 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -30.1 Units / -30.17% ROI
- 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.4 Units / -34.71% ROI
- 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 26.03% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).
- 15-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.45 Units / 12.96% ROI
- 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.25 Units / 23.81% ROI
- 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.3 Units / -33.26% ROI
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (368 assists/ 206 TOs) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1
South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0
South Alabama has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
South Alabama has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has a 24% free throw rate (344 free throw attempts/1,454 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Akron has 407 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron has averaged 18.5 assists per game (407 assists/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (407 assists/ 271 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has allowed 11.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
South Alabama has allowed 11.1 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.5
South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (502/1,339) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
South Alabama has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (567 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Akron has 170 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among Mid-American Teams
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 has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,847 points/3,278 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.24
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