Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday, the Akron Zips will face off against the Bowling Green Falcons at Stroh Center in a MAC basketball matchup starting at 6:00 p.m. ET. Akron has a record of 7-5 SU,
Game outlook
On Friday, the Akron Zips will face off against the Bowling Green Falcons at Stroh Center in a MAC basketball matchup starting at 6:00 p.m. ET. Akron has a record of 7-5 SU, 5-5 ATS, and 7-3 O/U, while Bowling Green stands at 5-7 SU, 3-5-2 ATS, and 6-4 O/U. Akron lost their last game to Princeton, while Bowling Green defeated Aquinas in their recent matchup. Akron has won five straight games against Bowling Green and holds an 8-2 record in the last ten matchups. With Akron favored to win by 6.5 points, the betting line has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Zips -250 | Falcons +202
Spread: Zips -6.5 (-110) | Falcons +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 71%.
Akron Zips
The Akron Zips recently suffered a tough loss to Princeton after leading by 15 points at one point in the game. Despite winning the rebounding battle, they struggled defensively in the second half. The team is led by junior guard Tavari Johnson, who averages 12.8 points per game. In terms of statistics, Akron ranks 132nd in the country according to KenPom, with both offensive and defensive efficiency rankings in the 140s. In terms of sports wagering, Akron is ranked 185th and has a 29-6 record this season. Offensively, the team shoots 43.03% from the field and 35.08% from three-point distance, while defensively allowing opponents to shoot 43.47% from the field. Overall, Akron has strengths in rebounding and assists but struggles with turnovers and defense. There are no injuries reported for their upcoming game against Bowling Green.