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Central Michigan vs Akron Predictions

Game time: February 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena — Akron, OH

Article updated Feb 6, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Central Michigan Chippewas are on the road playing the Akron Zips at the James A. Rhodes Arena stadium on Tuesday, 2/6/2024 @ 7:00pm EST. Akron is the betting favorite

Game outlook

The Central Michigan Chippewas are on the road playing the Akron Zips at the James A. Rhodes Arena stadium on Tuesday, 2/6/2024 @ 7:00pm EST. Akron is the betting favorite opening at -14.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Chippewas vs Zips Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Zips to win tonight's game by 18 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Akron Zips to cover the 14.5 point spread and the total to go over 131.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Central Michigan 61 to Akron 79

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Akron Zips, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw players predict Akron Zips to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 93%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be CMICH 51.25, AKRON 80.25.

OddsShark 's prediction is Akron will win, central michigan will cover, and the total will go over.

62% picked Central Michigan Chippewas on Covers.com

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Central Michigan Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 137, Central Michigan is ranked #320 in offense (scoring an average of 67.62 per game), #171 in defense (allowing an average of 71.52 points to be scored against them per game) and are 13-9 (12-9 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Chippewas hit an average of 43.28% of their field goals (ranked #261) and 67.92% of their free throws (ranked #300) and makes an average of 31.62% of their three pointers ranked #285 in the NCAAB). They average 34.29 rebounds per game (ranked # 264) and average 11.86 offensive assists and 12.57 turnovers per game (ranked # 289 and 234 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Central Michigan allows an average of 43.65% field goals (ranked #189) and 74.67% free throws (ranked #322 in the NCAAB) The Chippewas allow an average of 31.33% of the three pointers (ranked #70) and averages 35.90 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.90) Finally, the Chippewas average 13.38 defensive assists and 12.38 turnovers per game (ranked # 231 and 164 respectively).

Akron Key Betting Stats

Akron Zips has a power ranking of 1 and are #125 for offense (scoring an average of 76.23 per game), #32 for defense (giving up an average of 65.05 points per game) and 17-5 (12-8 ATS) overall. Central Michigan went 3-0 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Akron.

For offense, the Zips hit an average of 46.92% of their field goals (ranked #66) and 73.41% of their free throws (ranked #99) and makes an average of 35.30% of their three pointers (ranked #115 in the NCAAB). They average 36.36 rebounds per game (ranked # 154) and average 13.68 offensive assists and 11.50 turnovers per game (ranked # 147) and 126 respectively).

On defense, Akron allows an average of 42.73% field goals (ranked #139) and 67.15% free throws (ranked #25 in the NCAAB) The Zips allow an average of 31.04% of the three pointers (ranked #59) and averages 31.27 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 31.27) Finally, the Zips average 11.36 defensive assists and 12.68 turnovers per game (ranked # 66 and 140 respectively).

Betting Summary

Akron has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Akron Zips to cover the 14.5 point spread and the total to go over 131.5 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw Chippewas vs Zips archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Chippewas vs Zips matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas+796 → +700Moved
  • Moneyline · Akron Zips-1,500 → -1,150Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas+14.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Akron Zips-14.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133.5 (-110) → 131.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.5 (-110) → 131.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Michigan Chippewas
12-9 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Akron Zips
14-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-06T11:35:26.077Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Akron Zips, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Akron Zips defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 68-47

Akron Zips defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 68-47 on February 6, 2024, a 21-point decision in the series. Akron Zips' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 35-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Michigan Chippewas +13.5 (-110) spread, Akron Zips covered, while the 115 combined points finished under the recorded total of 131.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • WarbuczSpread · Akron Zips -14.5 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Total · Under 133.5 (-110)Win