Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Akron

The Central Michigan Chippewas face the Akron Zips, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

Let’s go for Akron at a generous -22.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -110 that the favorites beat Central Michigan by a sizeable margin.

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Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten 78-75 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Toledo Rockets.

Akron Zips suffered a defeat in their last game. A 76-73 scoreline occurred on the road against Miami-Ohio RedHawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Akron who came out on top when they last played Central Michigan. A 85-82 win was recorded. Akron have nine straight victories against Central Michigan. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	11-4	1417	1144	273	9-2	2-2	1W
Central Michigan	4-12	1150	1253	-103	3-3	1-9	5L

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Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Central Michigan vs Akron betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Akron at -22.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Central Michigan vs Akron stats:

• The +22.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Akron -22.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 71 - 97 Akron

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Akron to enjoy a 97-71 winning scoreline.

Central Michigan vs Akron 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.

With an estimated 99% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -10000 betting odds about Akron triumphing in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Central Michigan are trading at +2200.

The spread is 23.5 and the total points line is currently 164.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 164.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

CMU

+2200

Akron

-10000

Point Spread

CMU +23.5

-110

Akron -23.5

-110

Total Points

Under 164.5

-110

Over 164.5

-110

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Central Michigan Stats

Akron Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +22.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -22.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 174.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 177.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 95.80 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 99.80 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	16-0	1491	1156	335	10-0	6-0	16W
Buffalo	13-2	1198	1058	140	7-1	6-1	4W
Kent State	11-3	1254	1155	99	10-1	1-2	2W
Akron	11-4	1417	1144	273	9-2	2-2	1W
Bowling Green	11-5	1429	1126	303	8-3	3-2	1L
Toledo	9-6	1232	1150	82	5-2	4-4	4W
Ohio	9-7	1236	1209	27	7-5	2-2	4W
UMass	9-7	1290	1186	104	6-4	3-3	3L
Eastern Michigan	7-8	1062	1089	-27	4-2	3-6	1W
Western Michigan	6-9	1138	1190	-52	5-2	1-7	2L
Northern Illinois	5-10	1127	1173	-46	4-3	1-7	3L
Ball State	4-11	1008	1038	-30	4-4	0-7	2L
Central Michigan	4-12	1150	1253	-103	3-3	1-9	5L

• 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

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