The Akron Zips will be trying to slam the Western Michigan Broncos on Friday when the teams tip off at James A. Rhodes Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Akron Zips as -13-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Western Michigan Broncos vs Akron Zips Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Akron Zips sit at 12-2 (6-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Western Michigan Broncos are currently 6-8 (4-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Akron is 4-5 OU, and Western Michigan is 5-3-1 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 95-rated Akron Zips and the No. 222-ranked Western Michigan Broncos, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Akron's No. 24-rated squad against Western Michigan's No. 95-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Akron rates No. 2 in the country with 11.29 per game, while their foes tonight, the Western Michigan Broncos rank No. 136 nationally with 6.86 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Thomas Wilder went off for 28 points and added 6 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Kent State handed Western Michigan a 87-84 defeat at University Arena.
The Zips grabbed a 75-71 win over the Bulls on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Antino Jackson at Alumni Arena.
- Western Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Western Michigan is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Akron
- Western Michigan is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Akron
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Western Michigan's last 7 games when playing Akron
- Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Akron is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Western Michigan
- Akron is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Western Michigan
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Ball State, Tuesday, January 12th
Akron at Central Michigan, Tuesday, January 12th
