The Akron Zips (25-5, 16-1 MAC) are heavy favorites (-22.5) as they look to extend a nine-game home winning streak when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (9-20, 4-13 MAC) on Friday, March 6, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The contest airs at 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup’s point total is 156.
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Akron vs. Northern Illinois betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -9091
- Northern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +2200
- Spread: Akron (-22.5)
- Total: 156
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Akron has done a better job covering the spread in road games (8-4-0) than it has at home (5-7-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Zips hit the over more often when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total 10 times in 12 opportunities this season (83.3%). In road games, they have hit the over two times in 12 opportunities (16.7%).
- When playing at home, Akron has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 12-0 (1.000). In road games, it is 9-2 (.818) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Zips have been putting up 83.0 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 89.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Akron’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 72.5 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 74.3 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- During their last 10 outings, the Zips are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.5 compared to 10.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.7% compared to 37.6% season-long).
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-13-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 8-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 22.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 14-13-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 14-14-0 (Home: 10-2-0; Away: 2-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 23-4 (Home: 12-0; Away: 9-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.4 (10th in nation) | 42.3 (71st) | 35.2 (39th) | 28.8 (52nd) | 18.9 (fifth) | 10.6 (149th) |
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Northern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Northern Illinois’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .273 (3-8-0). Away, it is .625 (10-6-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Huskies’ games have finished above the over/under at home (36.4%, four of 11) than away (25%, four of 16).
- The Huskies, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-5) than on the road (3-13) this season.
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Huskies are putting up 64.5 points per contest, 5.5 fewer points than their season average (70.0).
- While Northern Illinois is ceding 77.2 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its previous 10 games, allowing 78.4 points per contest.
- In their past 10 games, the Huskies are making 7.7 treys per contest, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (8.1). They have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.8%) compared to their season average (31.6%).
Northern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 10-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 22.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 11-11-0)
- O-U-P: 8-19-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 4-12-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-18 (Home: 1-5; Away: 3-13)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.7 (332nd in nation) | 47.7 (341st) | 31.0 (239th) | 30.3 (135th) | 12.8 (260th) | 13.7 (352nd) |
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