The Zips will play the Norse on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Akron and Northern Kentucky basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northern Kentucky is 98.00.
- Away Akron - Akron heads into this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Northern Kentucky - Northern Kentucky will host Akron sporting a 4-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Horizon Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Akron currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Northern Kentucky now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Horizon Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Akron has a 0.625 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Northern Kentucky, has a 0.556 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Akron has a 5-3 regular season overall record. Northern Kentucky has notched a 5-4 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather round for a magical showdown on December 9th, 2023! The Akron Zips, with a 5-3 overall standing, will travel to face the Northern Kentucky Norse, with a 5-4 overall record, in a clash of college basketball titans.
In the enchanting realm of college basketball, conference records hold the key to the coveted conference tournament seeds. Akron, with a 0-0 MAC Conference standing, seeks to cast a powerful spell to secure their spot. On the other side, Northern Kentucky, with a 2-0 Horizon Conference standing, aims to maintain their winning streak and stand tall.
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. If you feel the magic coursing through your veins, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers and let destiny guide your winnings.
Akron enters this clash with a victorious aura, having won their last game. Can they harness their momentum and conjure another triumph? Meanwhile, Northern Kentucky has lost their previous encounter, eager to break free from their slump.
As the mystical forces of basketball collide, review each team’s futures odds and current standings below. So gather your wands, wizards, and witches, for an enchanting battle awaits on the court. Let the magic unfold!
Best Zips at Norse Odds
| Underdog Northern Kentucky | Favorite Akron |
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| Underdog Northern Kentucky | Favorite Akron |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Akron is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Kentucky is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 137.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 137.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Akron is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Kentucky is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Akron
Northern Kentucky
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Northern Kentucky - Northern Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Northern Kentucky 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.
Akron at Northern Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Akron
Northern Kentucky
First to 5 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Akron
Northern Kentucky
First to 10 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Akron
Northern Kentucky
First to 15 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Akron
Northern Kentucky
Game to Overtime
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Horizon | ||||||||
| Northern Kentucky | 18-15 | 0.545 | 12-3 | 6-11 | 12-8 | +3 | 0.600 | L1 |
| MAC | ||||||||
| Akron | 24-11 | 0.686 | 13-1 | 7-6 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
Akron & Northern Kentucky 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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Akron YR: futures available
Northern Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Kentucky YR: futures available
Akron & Northern Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Northern Kentucky College Basketball Game
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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 Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Akron vs Northern Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Akron vs Northern Kentucky Game.
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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.