Eastern Michigan vs Akron Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Akron Zips meet Friday in college basketball action from the James A. Rhodes Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Akron Zips prediction.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Recap

The Eastern Michigan Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from an 80-65 loss to IPFW last time out to sit at 6-5 this season. After this game, Eastern Michigan will head on the road for a game against Wright State.

Eagles Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Mohammad Habhab leads the Eagles in scoring with 14.9 PPG and in rebounding with 8.1 RPG along with 3.2 APG while Addison Patterson has 11.5 PPG with 5.1 RPG and 2.5 APG. Carlos Hart has 11.3 PPG with 5.2 RPG and a team-high 3.3 APG to lead Eastern Michigan in assists and to round out the trio of double-digit scorers for Eastern Michigan so far this season. Jon Sanders II has also chipped in 8.3 PPG as well for EMU so far this year. As a team, Eastern Michigan is averaging 71.9 PPG on 44.6% shooting from the field, 33.8% from three and 72.2% from the foul line so far this season.

Akron Zips Recap

The Akron Zips come into this game looking to shake off a 115-100 loss at the hands of Murray State last time out to sit at 8-3 this season. After this game, Akron will take on subdivision Concord College at home.

Zips Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped

Tavari Johnson leads the Zips in scoring and assists with 19.4 PPG and 5 APG while Amani Lyles has 15.5 PPG with 5.8 RPG and 2.5 APG. Shammah Scott’s added 13.2 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 3.4 APG and Evan Mahaffey has 10 PPG with 4.7 RPG and 4.1 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Akron up to this point in the year. Eric Mahaffey’s also chipped in 8.7 PPG with 6 RPG to lead Akron in rebounding while Sharron Young has 8.5 PPG with 3.2 RPG and 2.4 APG and Bowen Hardman also has 8 PPG as well this season. As a team, Akron is averaging 95.8 PPG on 52% shooting from the field, 39.8% from three and 74% from the foul line so far this season. 

Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Akron Zips Betting Trends: December 19, 2025

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won each of its last 21 games at James A. Rhodes Arena.
• Eastern Michigan has lost 17 of its last 19 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Akron has won the first half in each of its last six games against Eastern Michigan.

Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win

• The road team has won each of the last four games between Eastern Michigan and Akron.
• The road team has won the first half in three of the last four games between Eastern Michigan and Akron.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Eastern Michigan’s last six games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Forty-six of Akron’s last 51 night games against Conference opponents at James A. Rhodes Arena have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.04).
• Akron ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (34.9).
• Eastern Michigan ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (5.1).

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Akron Zips Prediction

I’m on Akron here. I just think the Zips are the class of the MAC this season and Eastern Michigan, while battle tested, has had a lot of issues keeping games close when they’ve had to take the step up in class this season. Akron has been winning games by margin left and right this year and I think they log another W here. Give me the Zips.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Akron -16.5