The top-seeded Akron Zips (27-6, 17-1 MAC) are favored by 6.5 points when they meet the No. 2 seed Miami (OH) RedHawks (25-8, 14-4 MAC) in the MAC Tournament Championship with an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket up for grabs. The contest on Saturday at Rocket Arena tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN2. The matchup has an over/under of 158.5.
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Akron Cover -6.5 vs Miami (OH) -110
Akron vs. Miami (OH) betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -277
- Miami (OH) moneyline odds to win: +224
- Spread: Akron (-6.5)
- Total: 158.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Zips have been putting up 87.4 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 84.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The past 10 games have seen Akron give up 4.4 more points per game (78.9) than its season-long average (74.5).
- During their last 10 outings, the Zips are making 1.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.3 compared to 10.9 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (37.3% compared to 36.5% season-long).
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-14-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 11-8-0 (As Favorite: 14-11-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 19-12-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 24-1 (Home: 14-0; Away: 7-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.4 (46th in nation) | 42.6 (103rd) | 35.6 (25th) | 30.5 (140th) | 18.1 (fourth) | 11.7 (240th) |
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Miami (OH) statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The RedHawks have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, compiling 79.3 points per contest, 1.5 fewer points their than season average of 80.8.
- While Miami (OH) is surrendering 72.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its previous 10 games, allowing 73.3 points per contest.
- In their previous 10 games, the RedHawks are draining 11.0 treys per game, 0.5 more than their season average (10.5). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (39.6%) compared to their season average (39.4%).
Miami (OH) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 18-13-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 12-8-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-3 (Home: 12-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (28th in nation) | 44.5 (220th) | 31.1 (232nd) | 30.3 (121st) | 16.3 (32nd) | 11.7 (240th) |
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