Akron Zips Home to Central Michigan Chippewas in NCAA Basketball Betting

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday as the Akron Zips look to beat the odds vs the Central Michigan Chippewas in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Central Michigan Chippewas opened as -1.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Akron Zips Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Akron Zips currently sport a 10-13 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 9-13 ATS. The Central Michigan Chippewas are 15-9 and 12-6-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Akron Zips produce a 11-11 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Central Michigan Chippewas have gone 10-8-1 against the totals betting line.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Akron Zips rated this week at No. 205 and the Central Michigan Chippewas sitting at No. 82.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Akron's No. 178-ranked offense, averaging 72.48 PPG, against a Chippewas defense that ranks No. 129 at 71.71 PPG. The Zips field goal percentage has averaged 43.46% so far, more than the Chippewas marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.45% per game.