Akron vs. Central Michigan Basketball Game Time, TV Channel & Live Stream –

The Akron Zips (19-5, 11-0 MAC) aim to extend a 12-game winning streak when they visit the Central Michigan Chippewas (11-13, 4-7 MAC) at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at McGuirk Arena. The contest airs on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Akron vs. Central Michigan

  • Game day: Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • Game time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+

Akron 2024-25 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 46.7 83
Opp. Field Goal % 42.1 90
Rebounds Per Game 36.3 21
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 31.3 190
Turnovers Per Game 12.1 264
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 12.6 91

Central Michigan 2024-25 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 46.4 97
Opp. Field Goal % 43.6 165
Rebounds Per Game 32.5 156
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 29.1 65
Turnovers Per Game 12.0 251
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 12.8 80

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Akron vs. Central Michigan Stat Insights

Points

  • The 84.6 points the Zips average are 13.4 more than the Chippewas allow.
  • Akron is 17-3 when scoring more than 71.2 points.
  • When Central Michigan concedes less than 84.6 points, it is 11-9.
  • The Chippewas average 74.8 points, only 1.4 more than the 73.4 the Zips concede.
  • When putting up over 73.4 points, Central Michigan is 8-3.
  • Akron is 12-1 when it allows fewer than 74.8 points.
  • The Zips have put up 270 more points than their opponents this year (11.2 per game), and the Chippewas have also outscored their opponents, by 87 (3.6 per game).

Shooting

  • This season the Zips are shooting 46.7% from the field, 3.1% higher than the Chippewas give up.
  • In games when Akron shoots better than 43.6% from the field, it is 15-1 overall.
  • The Chippewas' 46.4% shooting percentage from the field is 4.3% higher than the Zips have given up.
  • Central Michigan is 10-7 straight up when shooting higher than 42.1% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Zips average 36.3 rebounds, better than the Chippewas by 3.8 boards per game.
  • When Akron has the rebounding advantage, it is 3-3. When posting fewer boards, Central Michigan is 1-7.
  • The Zips pull down 10.3 offensive rebounds per game, 1.6 more than the Chippewas.
  • When the Zips collect more offensive rebounds, they are 13-2 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Chippewas are 4-6.
  • Both these teams are strong on the boards. Akron has an average rebounding margin of +5.0, and Central Michigan is at +3.4.

Akron Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/18/2025 Northern Illinois Home
2/22/2025 Ohio Away
2/25/2025 Ball State Away

Central Michigan Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/18/2025 Ohio Away
2/22/2025 Western Michigan Away
2/25/2025 Buffalo Home