The Central Michigan Chippewas (10-19, 6-10 MAC) host the Akron Zips (24-5, 15-1 MAC) after winning four straight home games. The Zips are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 160.5.
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Akron Cover -11.5 vs Central Michigan -111
Akron vs. Central Michigan betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -840
- Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: +543
- Spread: Akron (-11.5)
- Total: 160.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Akron has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in 12 games at home, and it has covered seven times in 11 games on the road.
- The Zips have exceeded the total in 10 of 12 home games (83.3%), compared to two of 11 road games (18.2%).
- At home, Akron has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 12-0 (1.000). When playing on the road, it is 8-2 (.800) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Zips have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 83.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 6.0 points fewer than the 89.9 they’ve scored this season.
- Akron has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 72.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 74.7 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Zips’ last 10 outings have seen them make 10.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.0% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 10.9 makes and 37.8%.
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 5-9-0 (As Favorite: 13-13-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 14-13-0 (Home: 10-2-0; Away: 2-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-4 (Home: 12-0; Away: 8-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.5 (10th in nation) | 42.3 (74th) | 35.0 (43rd) | 29.0 (63rd) | 18.9 (fifth) | 10.5 (132nd) |
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Central Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Central Michigan is 8-2-0 at home against the spread (.800 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-8-0 ATS (.467).
- Chippewas games have finished above the over/under 50% of the time at home (five of 10), and 46.7% of the time away (seven of 15).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Chippewas have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-3) than away (1-14).
Recent trends
- The Chippewas are averaging 77.7 points per game in their past 10 games, which is 3.8 more than their average for the season (73.9).
- Central Michigan is allowing 71.6 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 5.0 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (76.6).
- The Chippewas are draining 7.4 treys per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.9 more than their average for the season (6.5). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (38.9%) compared to their season average from three-point land (32.9%).
Central Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-10-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 13-9-0)
- O-U-P: 12-15-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-18 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (94th in nation) | 45.9 (276th) | 29.9 (289th) | 31.9 (235th) | 15.1 (104th) | 11.8 (267th) |
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