Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos 1/21/23 – On Saturday, the Western Michigan Broncos host Mid-American Conference foe Akron Zips. Western Michigan is currently at 6-12 and 2nd in the MAC, while Akron is at 12-6 overall. Akron is 4-1 in the conference. Last season, these two teams played two close games. However, Akron predicted to drop this coming game according to NCAAB online forums today.
Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos
Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET
Location: University Arena in Read Fieldhouse
Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Odds
Akron
Moneyline: -265
Spread: -6.5 (-105)
Total: 138.5 over (-105)
Western Michigan
Moneyline: +245
Spread: +6.5 (-105)
Total: 138.5 under (-105)
Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Analysis
The Akron Zips are on a roll this season, going 12-6 overall and 4-1 in MAC. They have won three straight games and four of their five previous games. Ball State was their only loss. They have won their conference matches against Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan, as well as Central Michigan. In the KenPom rankings the Akron ranks at 111. The Zips have just won easily at Central Michigan, where they won 69-51. Akron’s defense led the way again, holding Central Michigan to 34% shooting from the floor and generating 18 turnovers.
The Western Michigan Broncos have a 6-12 overall record, but they still managed to pack their schedule with tough games. They’ve faced tough teams such as Wisconsin in their 118th-toughest non conference schedule. They have faced teams like Dayton, Iowa State, Minnesota, and Dayton. They have done well at 2-3, which has helped them prepare for the MAC schedule. They’ve won over Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, and almost knocked out Ball State in their last game.
Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Against the Spread
Akron are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Akron’s last 6 games. Akron are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games. Akron are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Western Michigan. Akron are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Western Michigan. Akron are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Western Michigan are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Michigan’s last 7 games. Western Michigan are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Michigan’s last 9 games against Akron. Western Michigan are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Free Pick
Western Michigan is coming off their best game of the season. They nearly knocked off Ball State, who beat Akron on January 6. The Western Michigan is better and they have the college basketball predictions on their side to win this game.
Free Pick: Western Michigan Broncos
