Miami (OH) vs Akron Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami Ohio vs Akron Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the James A Rhodes Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Redhawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Zips’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami Ohio

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron

-Recent betting trends in games played between Miami Ohio and Akron

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Redhawks and Zips. 

Akron Has Won Two Straight Games

Akron has some confidence right now and they have won two straight games. In the last game against Buffalo, Akron scored 90 points and they ended up winning 32 points. Tavari Johnson put up 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that put in at least 10 points. Two games ago against Ohio, Akron scored 92 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. 

Akron comes into this game with a 13-5 record overall and they have gone 9-7 against the spread. Akron comes into this game averaging 83.2 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 233rd in the league. Guard Nate Johnson is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Miami is hot

Miami is hot heading into this game and they have won eight games in a row. Two games ago against Kent State, Miami Ohio secured the 70-61 victory. In the last game against Bowling Green, Miami Ohio scored 84 points and they ended up winning by eight points. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Mekhi Cooper put up 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 

Miami Ohio comes into this game with a 14-4 record overall and they have gone 9-7 against the spread. The Redhawks are averaging 82.8 points while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 174th. They are shooting 60.89 percent from the field which is 89th in the league. Kam Craft has been the top player averaging 15.2 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 43.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Miami will take on Eastern Michigan, Ohio, and Central Michigan after this game.

Miami Ohio vs Ohio Prediction

Miami and Ohio are both elite offensive teams and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Miami Ohio is averaging 82.8 points while their defense is giving up 73.2 points per game. Akron is averaging 83.2 points per game, and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start. Neither team is going to play any sort of defense and this game is going to be a shootout.