Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 11

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  • Akron is a -17.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Western Michigan / Akron TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Feb. 11. 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 -17.5 (-102).

The Western Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Western Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+17.5 -118O 155.5 -115+950
Akron -17.5 -102U 155.5 -105-2000

Western Michigan 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.

Western Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+5.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 16 away games (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+6.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+1.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.3 Units / -26.03% ROI).

  • 6-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -15.42% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.45 Units / 13.7% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.25 Units / 22.68% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.3 Units / -31.67% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Western Michigan is shooting 27% from three (118/445) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Michigan has an eFG% of 46% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 51%

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (431 assists/ 283 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron has 431 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Akron has averaged 18.7 assists per game (431 assists/23 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Akron has a 23% free throw rate (351 free throw attempts/1,515 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 6.6 steals per game (151 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (564 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Western Michigan has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,331 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (638 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Akron has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,494 rebounds/57 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 averaged 5.6 steals per game (189 steals/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1


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