Akron vs Miami (OH) Basketball Odds

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The Zips will play the RedHawks on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Akron and Miami (OH) are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Akron currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Miami (OH) is 100.00.
  • Away Akron - Akron starts this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Miami (OH) - Miami (OH) meets Akron boasting a 7-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Akron currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAC Conference, with Miami (OH) now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Akron has a 0.769 overall win percentage, with Miami (OH) matching up with a 1.000 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Akron currently possesses 10-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Miami (OH) has tallied a 14-0 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Akron, 10-3, takes on Miami (OH), 14-0, this Saturday.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Akron 1-0, Miami (OH) 2-0.

Akron with 2-game win streak, Miami (OH) with current streak. Review tables below. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Check futures odds and standings.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Miami (OH)		Favorite

Akron
+3.5 -105 BetMGM
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-3.5 -115 BetMGM
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Akron has a -3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Miami (OH) has a +3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Miami (OH) is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
177.5 o -110 BetMGM
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177.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 177.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 177.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Miami (OH)		Favorite

Akron
+150 BetMGM
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-185 BetMGM
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Akron is the -185 moneyline favorite. Risk $185 to win $100 on Akron at BetMGM. Miami (OH) is the +150 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $150 on Miami (OH). Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Akron vs Miami (OH) College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Akron is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Miami (OH) is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Akron vs Miami (OH) College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 177.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 177.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Akron vs Miami (OH) College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Akron is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Miami (OH) is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Akron
Miami (OH)
1/03/26 3:30pm EST
-3.5 -115+3.5 -105
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Underdog Miami (OH) - Miami (OH) bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +3.5 Miami (OH) 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 $86.96 at -115 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.

Akron at Miami (OH) Prop Bets

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Akron
Miami (OH)
First to 5 Points
1/03/26 3:30pm EST
-125-110Bet
Akron
Miami (OH)
First to 10 Points
1/03/26 3:30pm EST
-135-105Bet
Akron
Miami (OH)
First to 15 Points
1/03/26 3:30pm EST
-135-102Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/03/26 3:30pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Akron, Miami (OH)
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Miami (OH)15-01.0008-06-03-0-1.000W15
Akron10-40.7147-01-21-1+1.50.500L1

Akron & Miami (OH) 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.

Akron Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Akron YR: futures available

Miami (OH) Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Miami (OH) YR: futures available

Akron & Miami (OH) Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Akron vs Miami (OH) College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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