The Akron Zips (17-5) are 6.5-point favorites as they try to extend a five-game home win streak when they square off against the South Alabama Jaguars (16-8) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points.
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Akron Cover -6.5 vs South Alabama -119
Akron vs. South Alabama betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -306
- South Alabama moneyline odds to win: +245
- Spread: Akron (-6.5)
- Total: 145.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Akron has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in nine games at home, and it has covered five times in eight games on the road.
- In home games, the Zips eclipse the over/under 88.9% of the time (eight of nine games). They’ve hit the over in 50% of road games (four of eight contests).
- In nine home games as a moneyline favorite, Akron has nine wins (1.000). It has an identical winning percentage (4-0 record) as a moneyline favorite away from home.
Recent trends
- The Zips have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 87.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.9 points more than the 83.9 they’ve scored this season.
- Akron has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 72.5 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 72.9 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
- The Zips’ last 10 contests have seen them make 11.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.3% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 11.3 makes and 35.9%.
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 13-7-0 (Home: 8-1-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-0 (Home: 9-0; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 (107th in nation) | 42 (91st) | 36.5 (19th) | 31.4 (194th) | 18.5 (fifth) | 12.1 (254th) |
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South Alabama statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- South Alabama’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .417 (5-7-0). On the road, it is .700 (7-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Jaguars games have gone over more often at home (five of 12, 41.7%) than away (three of 10, 30%).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Jaguars are compiling 67.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 72.1.
- South Alabama has performed worse defensively in its past 10 games, allowing 62.6 points per contest, 0.4 more points than its season average of 62.2.
- The Jaguars are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game in their last 10 games (9.3) compared to their season average (9.5), but they are putting up a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (33.7%) compared to their season mark (33.5%).
South Alabama betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 9-9-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 8-14-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-5 (Home: 8-4; Away: 5-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (210th in nation) | 37.5 (fifth) | 31.5 (227th) | 32.7 (270th) | 15.3 (77th) | 8.5 (first) |
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