The Akron Zips (13-4, 4-1 MAC) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Western Michigan Broncos (7-10, 1-4 MAC) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena as big, 19.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 167.5.
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Akron Cover -19.5 vs Western Michigan -111
Akron vs. Western Michigan betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -3571
- Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +1425
- Spread: Akron (-19.5)
- Total: 167.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Akron sports a worse record against the spread (4-3-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (3-1-0).
- Looking at over/unders, the Zips hit the over more often at home, as they’ve gone over the total six times in seven opportunities this season (85.7%). In away games, they have hit the over one time in four opportunities (25%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Akron has taken seven of seven games when playing at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won two of three games away from home (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Zips’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 91.7 points a contest compared to the 93.0 they’ve averaged this season.
- Akron has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 76.9 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 75.8 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2025-26 season.
- The Zips’ last 10 outings have seen them make 9.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 10.7 makes and 37.2%.
Akron betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 19.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-3 (Home: 7-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.0 (sixth in nation) | 42.3 (109th) | 35.4 (67th) | 28.6 (61st) | 20.1 (fifth) | 10.4 (91st) |
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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Western Michigan is 6-1-0 at home against the spread (.857 winning percentage). Away, it is 4-4-0 ATS (.500).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Broncos’ games have finished above the over/under at home (57.1%, four of seven) compared to away (62.5%, five of eight).
- The Broncos’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .500 (2-2), and on the road it is .125 (1-7).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Broncos are compiling 75.8 points per contest, compared to their season average of 76.4.
- Western Michigan is ceding 78.5 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 0.1 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (78.6).
- The Broncos are making 7.9 treys per contest with a 36.2% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.1 and 34.0%.
Western Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-5-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 19.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-0-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (177th in nation) | 44.4 (225th) | 33.4 (152nd) | 31.1 (182nd) | 14.2 (188th) | 12.7 (297th) |
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