Akron vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [3/8/2024]

Western Michigan will square off with the favored Akron in college basketball action at University Arena on Friday, starting at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Friday's Akron vs. Western Michigan matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Akron vs. Western Michigan Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Akron and Western Michigan 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of college basketball picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives Akron a 77% chance of beating Western Michigan. Our predicted final score has Akron winning 76-68.

According to our model, Western Michigan (+8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.

Akron vs. Western Michigan Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Akron	Western Michigan
Spread	-8.5 (-110)	+8.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-395	+310
Total	o142.5 (-105)	u142.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Akron vs. Western Michigan Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best college basketball bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Western Michigan +8.5	-105
Moneyline	Western Michigan	+310
Total	Over 142.5	-105

While Akron is more likely to win the game, taking Western Michigan moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Akron vs. Western Michigan Game Information

Friday's game between Western Michigan and Akron in college basketball action at University Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Akron vs. Western Michigan
• Date: Friday March 8, 2024
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: University Arena

Our full betting coverage of Akron vs. Western Michigan includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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