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

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Akron

The Western Michigan Broncos battle the Akron Zips, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Western Michigan and Akron are unlikely to reach the 167.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under wager at -105 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

Western Michigan Broncos were beaten 85-82 in their previous game, being turned over at home to UMass Minutemen.

Akron Zips last game saw them claim a 87-77 home win over Ball State.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Akron claim a 105-92 win over Western Michigan. Akron have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L

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Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Western Michigan vs Akron with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Let’s go Under the 167.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached in this college showdown. The two teams could well end up falling short and -105 can be backed.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Western Michigan vs Akron stats:

• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 14 WMU games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 WMU games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Akron games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Akron games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Akron games.

Under 167.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

Bettors looking for more juice from their Unders wager can check out the Match Result & Total lines. Here you simply combine points with the team that will win.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 71 - 92 Akron

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with Akron to claim a 92-71 win which will hopefully go close.

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Western Michigan vs Akron 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.

With an estimated 98% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -5000 betting odds about Akron triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1600 about Western Michigan.

19.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 167.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 167.5 can find odds of -110 available.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

WMU

+1600

Akron

-5000

Point Spread

WMU +19.5

-105

Akron -19.5

-115

Total Points

Under 167.5

-110

Over 167.5

-110

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Western Michigan Stats

Akron Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 167.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 82.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 168.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 175.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 167.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.70 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 97.80 pts and allowed 77.80 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)	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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