Gardner-Webb vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [12/21/2023]

College Basketball action continues on Thursday at 6:30PM ET as Gardner-Webb takes on the favored Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Gardner-Webb vs. Akron matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Gardner-Webb vs. Akron Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's College Basketball matchup between Gardner-Webb and Akron 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives Akron an 81% chance of defeating Gardner-Webb, and our predicted final score has Akron winning 74-65.

According to our model, Gardner-Webb (+9.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 139.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Gardner-Webb vs. Akron Odds

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

Bet Type	Gardner-Webb	Akron
Spread	+9.5 (-110)	-9.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+400	-395
Total	o139.5 (-115)	u139.5 (-105)

• Akron is listed as the -9.5 favorite versus Gardner-Webb, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Gardner-Webb (+9.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Akron at -395. That means you can risk $395 to win $100 for a total payout of $495 if it gets the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Gardner-Webb at +400, where you can bet $100 to profit $400, earning a total payout of $500 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 139.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Gardner-Webb vs. Akron Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Gardner-Webb +9.5	-110
Moneyline	Akron	-395
Total	Under 139.5	-105

Our College Basketball best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Gardner-Webb vs. Akron on Thursday December 21, 2023.

Gardner-Webb vs. Akron Game Information

Thursday's action between Akron and Gardner-Webb in College Basketball at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:30PM ET.

• Who: Gardner-Webb vs. Akron
• Date: Thursday December 21, 2023
• Time: 6:30PM ET / 3:30PM PT
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena

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Conclusion

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