The Ohio Bobcats (11-9, 5-3 MAC) host the Akron Zips (15-4, 6-1 MAC) after winning four home games in a row. The Zips are favored by 7.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 167.5.
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Akron Cover -7.5 vs Ohio -107
Akron vs. Ohio betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -340
- Ohio moneyline odds to win: +270
- Spread: Akron (-7.5)
- Total: 167.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Akron has performed worse when playing at home, covering four times in eight home games, and four times in five road games.
- When it comes to point totals, the Zips hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve gone over the total seven times in eight opportunities this season (87.5%). In road games, they have hit the over one time in five opportunities (20%).
- Akron has fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 8-0, compared to going 3-1 in away games.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Zips have been racking up 90.1 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 93.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Akron’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 76.3 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 75.8 points per game its opponents average this season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Zips are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.9 compared to 11.4 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (37.7% compared to 38.6% season-long).
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 7-1-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 8-0; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.0 (third in nation) | 42.7 (125th) | 35.2 (65th) | 28.7 (57th) | 20.3 (fourth) | 10.3 (89th) |
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Ohio statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Ohio has been better against the spread at home (4-5-0) than on the road (2-4-0) this year.
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Bobcats’ games have finished above the over/under at home (55.6%, five of nine) compared to on the road (50%, three of six).
- The Bobcats, when moneyline underdogs, have won the same percentage of games at home (0-1) as away (0-3) this season.
Recent trends
- The Bobcats have fared better offensively over their last 10 games, putting up 81.0 points per contest, 2.8 more than their season average of 78.2.
- Ohio is giving up 73.1 points per contest over its past 10 games, which is 4.1 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (77.2).
- The Bobcats are making 7.3 three-pointers per game with a 32.9% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.9 and 31.3%.
Ohio betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-11-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (57th in nation) | 45.2 (260th) | 29.9 (297th) | 31.9 (225th) | 13.5 (224th) | 11.6 (210th) |
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