Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Akron when they take on the Bowling Green Falcons on Tuesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Akron Zips in this one, their betting line was listed as -6-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Akron Zips will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 8-14-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Bowling Green Falcons are 11-14 ATS. Akron Zips are 12-11 on betting the total; Bowling Green Falcons are 15-9-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Bowling Green Falcons rated this week at No. 187 and the Akron Zips sitting at No. 53.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Akron is ranked No. 175 in NCAA basketball at 35.15 per game. Contrast that with Bowling Green's No. 149 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Bowling Green is the No. 145-ranked team in the country at 7.33 per game, while Akron rates No. 4 at 10.52 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Akron suffered a 70-67 loss against Kent State on Friday, getting 18 points from Isaiah Johnson in a losing effort at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Bowling Green was run off the court by the Bobcats on Saturday as Ohio routed them 95-75 at Ohio University Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Akron at Buffalo, Friday, February 24th
Bowling Green at Miami-Ohio, Saturday, February 25th