The Akron Zips (0-0) take on the James Madison Dukes (0-0) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 153.5.
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Akron vs. James Madison betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -361
- James Madison moneyline odds to win: +283
- Spread: Akron (-8.5)
- Total: 153.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, Akron played better when playing at home, covering eight times in 14 home games, and six times in 12 road games.
- The Zips eclipsed the total more often when playing at home last year, hitting the over in nine of 14 home matchups (64.3%). On the road, they hit the over in seven of 12 games (58.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Akron won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.875) last year.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Zips were eighth-best in the country on offense (84.0 points scored per game) and ranked 271st on defense (75.0 points allowed).
- Akron was 34th in college basketball in rebounds per game (35.0) and 153rd in rebounds allowed (30.8) last year.
- The Zips were fifth-best in college basketball in assists (17.6 per game) last season.
Akron betting records last season
- ATS Record: 17-16-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 14-12-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 19-14-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 25-1 (Home: 14-0; Away: 7-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (59th in nation) | 43.3 (139th) | 35.0 (34th) | 30.8 (153rd) | 17.6 (fifth) | 11.5 (221st) |
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James Madison statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- James Madison performed better against the spread at home (7-6-0) than away (2-11-0) last season.
- Dukes games went above the over/under 30.8% of the time at home (four of 13) last year, and 61.5% of the time away (eight of 13).
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Dukes had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than away (.000, 0-5).
Last season stats
- The Dukes scored 73.9 points per game (175th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 70.5 points per contest (131st-ranked).
- James Madison grabbed 32.5 rebounds per game (152nd-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 29.8 rebounds per contest (90th-ranked).
- Last season the Dukes ranked 311th in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.7 per game.
James Madison betting records last season
- ATS Record: 11-19-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 2-11-0)
- O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-5 (Home: 10-1; Away: 5-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (221st in nation) | 43.8 (176th) | 32.5 (152nd) | 29.8 (90th) | 11.7 (311th) | 9.8 (50th) |
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