Akron Zips
Basketball NCAAB Tue 25 Feb 20:00
Ball State Cardinals
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Get With Akron to Cover the Line

Back Akron against the spread, with a generous betting line of -8.5 that they overcome Ball State. There are odds of -102 that are currently on offer for this value pick.

Akron Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Akron Zips were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Ohio Bobcats claimed a 84-67 win.

Ball State were winners last time out. It was a 80-66 home victory against Buffalo Bulls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Akron had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 81-73 win over Ball State. Akron have enjoyed three consecutive wins against Ball State. They’ve landed 8 victories from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Ball State 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Akron 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
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Akron vs Ball State Prediction & Picks

We’re very excited to see Akron at -8.5 on the spread in this college showdown. We think it’s a really good number for the favorites to cover at odds of -102.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Akron vs Ball State stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Akron in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Akron in 12 of their last 20 games.

Akron -8.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Akron -8.5
Totals Under 156.5
Result & BTTS 80 Akron / No

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Akron -8.5 on the spread, along with Under 156.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Akron to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron Akron logo 82 - 69 Ball State logo Ball State

There are lots of different ways to back Akron on the correct score betting and something like 82-69 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Akron vs Ball State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Akron Win on the Cards According to the Books

Akron are -313 favorites and that means a 76% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +250, Ball State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 157.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 157.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

There’s a chance to back Akron at -220 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Ball State are available at +160.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

The best gambling sites offer player prop betting to their customers. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on an individual’s performance within a game and it often involves wagering over or under a line.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Akron logo Akron Stats
Ball State logo Ball State Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Akron 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Ball State 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Bowling Green 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Buffalo 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Central Michigan 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Eastern Michigan 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Kent State 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
UMass 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Miami (OH) 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Northern Illinois 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Ohio 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Toledo 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Western Michigan 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak