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Akron @ Central Michigan

Current Records: Akron 11-5; Central Michigan 2-12

What to Know

The Akron Zips are 6-2 against the Central Michigan Chippewas since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Tuesday. Akron and CMU will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET at McGuirk Arena. The Zips won't have the home-court advantage, but they do enjoy a 12.5-point advantage in the spread.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday Akron proved too difficult a challenge. Akron came out on top in a nail-biter against EMU, sneaking past 46-44. The overall outcome was to be expected, but the Eagles made it more of a contest than the oddsmakers had predicted.

Meanwhile, the Chippewas were pulverized by EMU 99-68 two weeks ago.

This next game looks promising for the Zips, who are favored by a full 12.5 points. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 3-1 ATS in away games but only 9-7 all in all.

Akron is now 11-5 while CMU sits at 2-12. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: Akron enters the matchup with only 62.5 points allowed per game on average, good for 31st best in college basketball. On the other end of the spectrum, CMU is 357th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 83.9 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against the Chippewas.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: McGuirk Arena -- Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $29.40

Odds

The Zips are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Zips as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Akron have won six out of their last eight games against Central Michigan.

  • Jan 21, 2021 - Akron 81 vs. Central Michigan 67
  • Feb 14, 2020 - Akron 80 vs. Central Michigan 67
  • Jan 22, 2019 - Akron 70 vs. Central Michigan 67
  • Jan 08, 2019 - Central Michigan 88 vs. Akron 86
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Akron 69 vs. Central Michigan 63
  • Jan 10, 2017 - Akron 89 vs. Central Michigan 85
  • Feb 05, 2016 - Akron 92 vs. Central Michigan 87
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Central Michigan 92 vs. Akron 81