MAC opponents square off when the Akron Zips (11-4, 2-1 MAC) visit the Bowling Green Falcons (11-5, 2-2 MAC) at Stroh Center, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 9, 2026. The Falcons are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 163.5.
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Akron vs. Bowling Green betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -202
- Bowling Green moneyline odds to win: +167
- Spread: Akron (-4.5)
- Total: 163.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games last season, Akron sported a better record against the spread (8-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-6-0).
- At home last season, the Zips eclipsed the total 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They hit the over in 58.3% of road games (seven of 12 contests).
- As a moneyline favorite last season, Akron picked up the win in 14 of 14 games when playing at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. Akron won seven of eight games on the road (.875) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Zips have been scoring 94.4 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 94.5 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Akron has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 78.1 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 76.3 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- The Zips’ 10.0 made three-pointers per-game average over their last 10 games are less than the 10.5 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 39.2% compared to their season-long percentage of 37.6% from beyond the arc.
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.8 (third in nation) | 42.0 (100th) | 35.7 (64th) | 28.5 (61st) | 20.5 (sixth) | 10.3 (80th) |
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Bowling Green statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Bowling Green’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (2-4-0). Away, it is .600 (3-2-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Falcons games have gone over less often at home (two of six, 33.3%) than on the road (three of five, 60%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Falcons have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-2).
Recent trends
- The Falcons are scoring 91.1 points per contest over their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 89.3.
- Bowling Green is giving up 71.4 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 70.4 points allowed.
- The Falcons are sinking 7.8 threes per game with a 35.0% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.5 and 34.5%.
Bowling Green betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.9 (26th in nation) | 43.1 (157th) | 32.4 (217th) | 29.1 (84th) | 16.4 (76th) | 11.2 (152nd) |
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