Northern Illinois vs Akron Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 18 Feb 2025

Best Bet Could Be Akron Against the Spread

Let’s go for Akron at a generous -20.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -106 that the favorites beat Northern Illinois by a sizeable margin.

8 Triumphs for Akron in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Northern Illinois Huskies were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Ball State claimed a 89-83 (OT) win.

Akron Zips won last time out by a 85-82 scoreline. It was on the road against Central Michigan Chippewas.

Akron beat Northern Illinois when the teams last met. It was a 80-70 scoreline. Akron have beaten Northern Illinois in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	28-6	2876	2532	344	19-0	9-6	7W
Northern Illinois	6-25	2199	2383	-184	5-10	1-15	1W

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Injuries are taken into account by the expert college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before forecasts are made.

Key Northern Illinois vs Akron stats:

• The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 3 of their last 10 games on the road.

Northern Illinois vs Akron Prediction

Akron should enjoy a substantial win in this college showdown and that’s why we’re taking the -20.5 about them on the spread. We expect our pick to cover the line at -106.

Those wanting an alternative to the point spread can consider Winning Margin where there are several options. Take a view on Akron and their performance.

Akron -20.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

Akron -20.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 71 - 95 Akron

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Akron on the correct score lines. For example, a 95-71 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Northern Illinois 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.

Akron Heavy Favorites to Win

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -5000 about Akron which reflects they have a 98% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Illinois are trading at +1400.

19.5 is the spread and 159.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 159.5, it’s -110.

There’s a chance to back Akron at -704 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Northern Illinois are available at +400.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

NIU

+1400

Akron

-5000

Point Spread

NIU +19.5

-105

Akron -19.5

-115

Total Points

Under 159.5

-110

Over 159.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	28-6	2876	2532	344	19-0	9-6	7W
Miami (OH)	25-9	2740	2473	267	17-1	8-8	1L
Kent State	22-11	2433	2256	177	12-5	10-6	1L
Toledo	18-15	2603	2645	-42	12-5	6-10	1L
Ohio	16-16	2554	2449	105	12-3	4-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	16-16	2355	2449	-94	10-5	6-11	2L
Ball State	14-17	2336	2300	36	9-8	5-9	4L
Central Michigan	14-17	2341	2237	104	8-6	6-11	1L
Bowling Green	14-18	2352	2366	-14	9-9	5-9	2L
Western Michigan	12-20	2306	2433	-127	6-9	6-11	1L
Buffalo	9-22	2226	2508	-282	6-9	3-13	2L
Northern Illinois	6-25	2199	2383	-184	5-10	1-15	1W

• 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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