Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips College Basketball Betting Preview

The Akron Zips will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Bowling Green Falcons at James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Akron Zips as -3-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Bowling Green Falcons will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 5-6 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Akron Zips are 6-8 ATS. Bowling Green Falcons are 4-6-1 on betting the total; Akron Zips are 6-8.

The Zips - Falcons odds would favor the Zips if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Akron is rated No. 235 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Bowling Green is at No. 245.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Akron has the nation's No. 181-rated offensive output, at 72.27 PPG. The visiting Bowling Green Falcons defense ranks No. 239 allowing on average 78.19 PPG. The Zips FG% has averaged 43.79% so far, more than the Akron Falcons marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.56% per game.