Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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  • Akron (7-6) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Western Michigan / Akron TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos (9-6) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (7-6) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Western Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+14.5 -115O 146.5 -105+700
Akron -14.5 -105U 146.5 -115-1100

Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 87.0% 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 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+9.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -100% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -100% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan is shooting 62% from the free throw line (204/330) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan has averaged 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (188 rebounds/16 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Western Michigan is shooting 62% from the free throw line (204/330) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 70%

Western Michigan has made 8.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Akron has a TS% of 50% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Akron has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%

Akron is shooting 60% from inside the arc (152/255) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (383 rebounds/16 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Western Michigan has averaged 5.2 steals per game (84 steals/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Western Michigan has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (468 turnovers/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.3

Western Michigan has averaged 4.8 steals per game (227 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,259 points/2,787 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Akron has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Akron has averaged 6.4 steals per game (103 steals/16 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Akron has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,205 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5


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