Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction 01/07/2025 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 7th, at the James A Rhodes Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Chippewas’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Zips’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Michigan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron

-Recent betting trends in games played between Central Michigan and Akron

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

Central Michigan is Struggling

Central Michigan is really struggling heading into this game and they fell just short in the last game. Central Michigan faced off against the Ohio Bobcats and they scored 55 points but the defense gave up 57 points. In the second half, they outscored the Chippewas 27-22, but it wasn’t enough as they fell behind. Jakobi Heady put up 15 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players who put up 11 points, but the offense is going to need to be better. Two games ago against Clearly they scored 89 points and they are going to need to get the offense out to a fast start. 

Central Michigan is averaging 73.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 237th in the league while the defense is ranked 142nd. Jakobi Heady is averaging 13.3 points while shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 21.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Another Solid Win for Akron

Akron is coming off another solid win in the last game against Bowling Green. Akron scored 71 points, while the defense gave up 68 points and that led to the defeat. There were three different layers that put up at least 10 points. Sharron Young was the top player putting up 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Princeton, Arkon scored 75 points while the defense gave up 76 points. 

Akron is averaging 79.9 points while their defense is giving up 72.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 78th in the league while the defense is ranked 230rd. They are averaging 66.9 field goal attempts per game which is 3rd in the league. They are averaging 17.2 assists per game which is 34th in the league. They are also a solid rebounding team averaging 36.5 assists per game which is 34th in the league. Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.5 points while shooting 39.9 percent from the field. 

Why Akron Will Beat Central Michigan

• Akron has won 22 of its last 23 games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Central Michigan has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Central Michigan has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Michigan’s last six road night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Akron’s last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 149+ points.

Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction

Akron is averaging 79.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. With all the field goal attempts they take they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Central Michigan is giving up 73.4 points per game but they aren’t going to have enough offense to keep this game close. Akron is going to pull away early in this game and they are going to up covering the spread.