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Akron @ Miami (Ohio)

Current Records: Akron 14-6; Miami (Ohio) 9-12

What to Know

The Akron Zips and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks are set to square off in a Mid-American matchup at 4 p.m. ET Feb. 6 at John D. Millett Hall. Akron should still be feeling good after a win, while Miami (Ohio) will be looking to get back in the win column.

The Zips are hoping for another victory. They captured a comfortable 66-55 win over Miami (Ohio) this past Friday. Akron's forward Enrique Freeman looked sharp as he posted a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds along with three blocks.

Akron is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Akron, who are 10-9 against the spread.

Miami (Ohio)'s defeat took them down to 9-12 while Akron's win pulled them up to 14-6. A win for the RedHawks would reverse both their bad luck and Akron's good luck. We'll see if Miami (Ohio) manages to pull off that tough task or if Akron keeps their momentum going instead.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: John D. Millett Hall -- Oxford, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Zips are a 3.5-point favorite against the RedHawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Zips, as the game opened with the Zips as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -106

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Series History

Akron have won eight out of their last 13 games against Miami (Ohio).

  • Feb 04, 2022 - Akron 66 vs. Miami (Ohio) 55
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Akron 83 vs. Miami (Ohio) 76
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Akron 75 vs. Miami (Ohio) 65
  • Jan 21, 2020 - Akron 81 vs. Miami (Ohio) 60
  • Mar 11, 2019 - Akron 80 vs. Miami (Ohio) 51
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Akron 70 vs. Miami (Ohio) 58
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Miami (Ohio) 68 vs. Akron 61
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Miami (Ohio) 64 vs. Akron 62
  • Jan 30, 2018 - Miami (Ohio) 79 vs. Akron 64
  • Feb 28, 2017 - Miami (Ohio) 79 vs. Akron 75
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Akron 74 vs. Miami (Ohio) 70
  • Feb 23, 2016 - Miami (Ohio) 77 vs. Akron 64
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Akron 75 vs. Miami (Ohio) 46

Injury Report for Miami (Ohio)

  • Dalonte Brown: Out (Ankle)

Injury Report for Akron

No Injury Information