Akron vs Bowling Green Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Bowling Green

The Akron Zips face the Bowling Green Falcons, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, January 9.

We’re making Bowling Green against the spread our prediction when they face Akron. The line is favorably set at +2.5 and you can secure -110 that this happens.

Akron Zips previous game saw them claim a 82-69 home win over Central Michigan Chippewas.

Bowling Green Falcons were beaten last game and this was on the road. Kent State Golden Flashes claimed a 96-93 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 96-67 win for Akron when they last played Bowling Green. Akron have beaten Bowling Green in the past seven meetings. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L

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Akron vs Bowling Green Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Akron vs Bowling Green betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re happy to get with Bowling Green against the spread in this college game. -110 is available that they are able to cover +2.5 and that looks more than reasonable.

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Key Akron vs Bowling Green stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by BGSU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by BGSU in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Akron in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Bowling Green +2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Bowling Green +2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 78 - 82 Bowling Green

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Bowling Green enjoying a 82-78 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Akron vs Bowling Green Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Akron odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -204 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 67% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Bowling Green, you will find +168 about the underdogs.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 163.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 163.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Akron

-204

BGSU

+168

Point Spread

Akron -4.5

-105

BGSU +4.5

-115

Total Points

Under 163.5

-105

Over 163.5

-115

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Akron Stats

Bowling Green Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 172.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 165.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 94.40 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 165.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.10 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 66.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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