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Akron @ Eastern Michigan

Current Records: Akron 17-8; Eastern Michigan 6-19

What to Know

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 3-12 against the Akron Zips since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Tuesday. EMU and Akron will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET at George Gervin GameAbove Center. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

The Eagles came up short against the Toledo Rockets this past Saturday, falling 70-63.

Meanwhile, Akron came up short against the Ohio Bobcats this past Friday, falling 90-81. Guard Xavier Castaneda did his best for Akron, finishing with 34 points (a whopping 42% of their total).

EMU is expected to lose this next one by 9. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a six-game streak of ATS wins.

The Eagles are now 6-19 while the Zips sit at 17-8. EMU is 4-14 after losses this year, Akron 4-3.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: George Gervin GameAbove Center -- Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $11.00

Odds

The Zips are a big 9-point favorite against the Eagles, 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 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Akron have won 12 out of their last 15 games against Eastern Michigan.

  • Jan 13, 2023 - Akron 104 vs. Eastern Michigan 67
  • Feb 19, 2022 - Akron 67 vs. Eastern Michigan 48
  • Jan 22, 2022 - Akron 46 vs. Eastern Michigan 44
  • Jan 26, 2021 - Akron 86 vs. Eastern Michigan 65
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Eastern Michigan 71 vs. Akron 59
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Akron 59 vs. Eastern Michigan 58
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Akron 69 vs. Eastern Michigan 45
  • Jan 15, 2019 - Akron 51 vs. Eastern Michigan 49
  • Mar 08, 2018 - Eastern Michigan 67 vs. Akron 58
  • Jan 16, 2018 - Eastern Michigan 63 vs. Akron 49
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Akron 79 vs. Eastern Michigan 62
  • Feb 10, 2017 - Akron 87 vs. Eastern Michigan 76
  • Jan 20, 2017 - Akron 70 vs. Eastern Michigan 63
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Akron 65 vs. Eastern Michigan 63
  • Jan 19, 2016 - Akron 92 vs. Eastern Michigan 88