Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

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  • Akron (19-9) is a -15.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan (7-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos (7-21) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (19-9) on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The Western Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Michigan+15.5 -115O 136.5 -110+850
Akron -15.5 -105U 136.5 -110-1600

Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Akron will win this game with 75.6% confidence.

Western Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Michigan and Akron, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.65 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+17.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has gone 8-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-9.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.85 Units / -54.4% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -4.19% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.36% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has gone 11-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.8 Units / 7.98% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,557 points/1,291 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Western Michigan has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,584 points/3,027 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Western Michigan has 260 offensive rebounds this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Western Michigan has 14.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has attempted 558 threes this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (295 assists/ 244 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Akron has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%

Akron has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has averaged 4.6 steals per game (101 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Michigan has averaged 5.0 steals per game (266 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Western Michigan has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (540 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Western Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,233 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (552 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Akron has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,377 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Akron has averaged 6.1 steals per game (341 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Akron has allowed 63.0 points per game (1,387 points/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.2


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