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.

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	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L

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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.

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Central Michigan vs Akron Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

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)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	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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