Akron vs Western Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Western Michigan

The Akron Zips square off against the Western Michigan Broncos, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, February 17.

Let’s shoot for a total bet between Akron and Western Michigan, with Under 159.5 points available at odds of -110. This betting prediction has plenty of juice in the price.

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Akron Zips claimed a victory in their previous game. A 99-92 home win occurred against UMass Minutemen.

Western Michigan Broncos won last time out by a 76-62 scoreline. It was on the road against Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Akron have won two on the bounce against Western Michigan. Both victories came at home by 105-92 and 104-89 scorelines. Akron have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	20-5	2247	1873	374	14-2	6-3	1W
Western Michigan	9-16	1871	1983	-112	7-5	2-11	1W

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Akron vs Western Michigan Prediction & Picks

Step into Akron vs Western Michigan with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -110. The line is set at 159.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Akron vs Western Michigan stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Akron games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Akron games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Akron games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 WMU games at home.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 WMU games at home.

Under 159.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 85 - 67 Western Michigan

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Akron vs Western Michigan 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.

You might not get rich backing Akron at -1429. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 93% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to back Western Michigan, you will find +810 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 14.5, with the total points line at 158.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. There’s the chance to back Under 158.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Akron

-1429

WMU

+810

Point Spread

Akron -14.5

-102

WMU +14.5

-120

Total Points

Under 158.5

-105

Over 158.5

-115

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Akron Stats

Western Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	25-0	2314	1857	457	15-0	10-0	25W
Akron	20-5	2247	1873	374	14-2	6-3	1W
Kent State	18-7	2124	2012	112	13-2	5-5	2W
Bowling Green	16-10	2141	1825	316	11-5	5-5	2W
Buffalo	15-10	1966	1871	95	7-6	8-4	1W
UMass	15-11	2106	1993	113	10-4	5-7	2L
Toledo	13-13	2102	2018	84	8-4	5-9	1L
Ohio	13-13	2017	2023	-6	10-6	3-7	2L
Western Michigan	9-16	1871	1983	-112	7-5	2-11	1W
Northern Illinois	8-16	1705	1836	-131	6-4	2-12	2L
Central Michigan	8-17	1849	1933	-84	7-4	1-13	1W
Ball State	8-17	1659	1751	-92	6-6	2-11	2L
Eastern Michigan	8-17	1764	1860	-96	5-5	3-12	8L

• 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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