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Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Ohio and Akron are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Ohio currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Akron is 99.33.
Away Ohio - Ohio starts this game with a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Akron - Akron meets Ohio boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Ohio currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAC Conference, with Akron now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ohio has a 0.625 overall win percentage, with Akron matching up with a 0.688 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ohio currently possesses 10-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Akron has tallied a 11-5 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.
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Hocus pocus, Ohio faces Akron in a magical battle on January 17th.
Ohio 10-6, Akron 11-5 overall this season. Conference records crucial for seeding.
Ohio 4-0 MAC, Akron 4-0 MAC. Ohio won last 6, Akron won last 4.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Akron has a -3.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM
OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio has a +3.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ohio is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.
BetMGM has the best over line of 162.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 162.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.
Akron is the -165 moneyline favorite. Risk $165 to win $100 on Akron at BetMGM. Ohio is the +140 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $140 on Ohio. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.
Matchup Odds FAQs
What is the point spread for the Ohio vs Akron College Basketball game on Friday, January 17th, 2025?
Akron is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
What is the over-under total line for the Ohio vs Akron College Basketball game on Friday, January 17th, 2025?
The best over line is 162.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 162.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
What is the moneyline for the Ohio vs Akron College Basketball game on Friday, January 17th, 2025?
Akron is a -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
Underdog Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Ohio underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Akron favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ohio at Akron Prop Bets
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2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio, Akron
Team
W-L
Win%
Home
Away
Conf
CGB
Conf%
Strk
Akron
28-7
0.800
16-0
8-4
17-1
-
0.944
L1
Ohio
16-16
0.500
12-3
3-10
10-8
+7
0.556
L3
Ohio & Akron Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Ohio Championship Odds
No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio YR: futures available
Akron Championship Odds
No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Akron YR: futures available
Ohio & Akron Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Ohio vs Akron College Basketball Game
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio vs Akron Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio vs Akron Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
