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Miami (OH) vs Akron Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks

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Akron (27-6) vs Miami (OH) (24-8)

March 15, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Akron -5.5 — Over/Under: 158.5

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In this article we will formulate a Miami (OH) vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 15th at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 25-8 (14-4) this year after they defeated Kent State by a score of 72-64 in their last game. Miami-OH trailed 33-32 at halftime, but they outscored Kent State by a total of 40-31 in the second half for the win. The RedHawks shot 41.1% from the field, 36.7% on three pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Peter Suder led Miami with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Kam Craft added 17 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the RedHawks defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 81-75 and Ball State by a score of 79-66. Miami has won six of their last seven games and they finished second in the MAC standings with a 14-4 record. Miami has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 72.9 points against per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this season. Kam Craft is averaging 13.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game, while Peter Suder is averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this year. Miami is shooting 48.3% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 39.5% on three pointers this season. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 27-6 (17-1) this season after they defeated Toledo by a score of 100-90 in their last game. Akron led 52-41 at halftime, but they did get outscored 49-48 in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 56.1% from the field, 55.6% on three pointers, and 78.8% on free throws in the game. Nate Johnson led Akron with 31 points and six assists, while Isaiah Gray added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

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Prior to that game, the Zips defeated Bowling Green by a score of 96-67 and Buffalo by a score of 88-70. Akron has won six games in a row and they finished first in the MAC standings with a 17-1 record. Akron has scored 84.4 points per game and they have allowed 74.1 points against per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Nate Johnson is averaging 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Akron is shooting 47.1% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why Akron will beat Miami 

  • Akron has won 22 of its last 23 games against Conference opponents.

Why Miami will beat Akron 

  • Miami (OH) has won each of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Akron ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.5).
  • Akron ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.0).
  • Miami (OH) ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
  • Miami (OH) ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.3).

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Miami (OH) vs Akron Prediction 

These two teams finished at the top of the MAC regular season standings and now one game will decide who will go to the NCAA Tournament. Akron has won 20 of their last 21 games, including a 102-75 win over Miami back on January 25th. The Zips are scoring 84.4 points per game this year and they have scored at least 88 points in four straight. Miami has won four games in a row and six of their last seven, and their defense has been pretty strong in those games. The RedHawks are scoring 81.1 points per game and should find success against a leaky Akron defense. I do think Akron is going to get the win, but I think we are going to see plenty of points, so give me the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 158.5

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