The spread for this game hot the board with the visiting Zips as a tiny -1 favorite, and some early betting has driven the line up to a consensus of -2. The total line has been on the move listed at -142 on the overnight line, up 2 points to 144.
Last Game Info
Going into their last game, Akron was the betting favorite at -2 but fell to Toledo by a score of 84-74. The combined 158 points finished above the 147.5 total line.
Ohio picked up a victory over Northern Illinois by a score of 82-76. Heading into the game, the Bobcats were favored to win, with a point spread of -5. The combined 158 points finished above the 150 total line.
Current Form
Akron
Over their last five games, Akron has a straight-up record of 4-1 while going 2-2-1 vs. the spread. Over this stretch, the Zips’ offense averages 75.6 points per game while hitting 47.6% of their shots from the field. On the defensive end of the floor, they have allowed opponents to shoot 47.1% from the field while allowing 69.6 points per contest.
Ohio
In their previous five contests, Ohio is 3-2 straight-up and 2-1-2 vs. the spread. In these five games, they have a scoring average of 80.8 points per game on a shooting percentage of 48.5%. Defensively, they allow teams to hit 49.2% of their shots while giving up 78.6 points per game.
Average Power Rating Of Opponents Played
This season, the combined power rating of Akron’s opponents comes in at 74. Conversely, Ohio’s combined opponent power rating sits at 74.9.
How Does Akron Fare On The Road?
For the season, the Zips have played ten road games and have a record of 5-5. In these contests, Akron is 3-6 vs. the spread. Offensively, they have averaged 64.6 points per game on a shooting percentage of 40.7%. On defense, the Zips allow 64.0 points per contest when playing away from home. So far, opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 41.3% in these games.
How Does Ohio Fare At Home?
In their 12 games at home, Ohio has an 8-2 record vs. the spread while going 10-2 straight-up. On offense, the Bobcats are shooting 46.8% on their home floor, leading to 79.7 points per game. Defensively, opponents are shooting 39.0% in these contests. The Ohio defense is allowing 66.6 points per game at home.
Offense vs. Defense
For the season, Akron is averaging 71.2 points per game (191st) while posting an overall field goal percentage of 46.2%. In today’s game, they will be matched up against an Ohio defense that has allowed an average of 73.6 points per contest. This year, opponents have hit 43.1% of their shots vs. Ohio. On the other side, the Ohio Bobcats are coming into the game averaging 73.9 points per game on a shooting percentage of 43.1%. The Bobcats will be facing a defensive unit allowing an average of 63.6 points per contest. So far, teams have hit 39.4% of their shots vs. the Zips.
- Get more details: Akron vs. Ohio 2/20/23 Betting Stats
Three-Point Shooting
From beyond the arc, Akron has a shooting percentage of 35.8% while ranking 333rd in attempts per game. The Zips will be facing an Ohio defense that has a 3-point field goal shooting percentage allowed of 35.0%. Ohio enters the game having hit 34.0% of their looks from deep while averaging 9.24 made 3’s per game. On the other end, Akron has allowed opponents to hit 31.5% of their shots from beyond the arc.
Injuries Of Note
Akron
- Mikal Dawson (Out) Achilles
Ohio
- IJ Ezuma (Out) Foot
- AJ Brown (Questionable) Undisclosed
