- Akron is a -19.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 167.5 points
- Western Michigan / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Michigan Broncos visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Akron, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).
The Western Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 167.5 total points.
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Western Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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 Akron will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+19.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.05 Units / 20% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.40 Units / 6% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Michigan has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -8.31% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.35 Units / 14.2% ROI).
- 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units / 1.96% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has a TS% of 56% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (330 assists/ 175 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Akron has averaged 18.6 assists per game (928 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 14.3
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (330 assists/ 175 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (170 turnovers/16 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.3
Western Michigan has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (873 turnovers/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2
Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (88 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Western Michigan has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2
Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has a TS% of 56% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (330 assists/ 175 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Akron has averaged 18.6 assists per game (928 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 14.3
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (330 assists/ 175 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (170 turnovers/16 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.3
Western Michigan has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (873 turnovers/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2
Western Michigan has averaged 5.5 steals per game (88 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Western Michigan has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2
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