Northern Illinois Huskies Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Akron Zips

The Akron Zips will try to cover the point spread at James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Northern Illinois Huskies in NCAA basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Akron Zips betting line as -4.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northern Illinois Huskies will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-8 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Akron Zips are 6-10 ATS. Northern Illinois Huskies are 6-9 on betting the total; Akron Zips are 7-9.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 234-rated Akron Zips and the No. 264-ranked Northern Illinois Huskies, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Northern Illinois Huskies rank No. 147 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.88 per game. That compares with Akron’s No. 192 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Akron is college basketball's No. 29-ranked team at 9.71 per game, while the Northern Illinois Huskies rate No. 247 with 5.65 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Huskies were hammered by Buffalo on Tuesday, losing by a 95-67 final at Alumni Arena-NY in college basketball betting action.

Akron suffered a 63-49 loss against Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Eric Parrish in a losing effort at EMU Convocation Center.

Betting Trends
  • Northern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Northern Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Illinois's last 5 games
  • Northern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Akron is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Akron is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
  • Akron is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
  • Akron is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Northern Illinois

Next Betting Matchups

Northern Illinois home to Bowling Green, Tuesday, January 23rd
Akron at Ohio, Tuesday, January 23rd

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