Get ready for a Mid-American battle as the Western Michigan Broncos and the Akron Zips will face off at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. Western Michigan is 5-20 overall and 3-8 at home, while Akron is 16-7 overall and 5-3 on the road. The Zips picked up a 74-73 victory when these teams met on Jan. 18.
The Zips are favored by 8.5-points in the latest Western Michigan vs. Akron odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 128.5. Before entering any Akron vs. Western Michigan picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Western Michigan vs. Akron. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for Western Michigan vs. Akron:
- Western Michigan vs. Akron spread: Western Michigan +8.5
- Western Michigan vs. Akron over-under: 128.5 points
What you need to know about Western Michigan
Western Michigan was finally able to snap its 14-game losing streak and pick up its first win of the 2022 portion of its schedule over the weekend. The Broncos dominated the first half and held on for a 77-63 win over Central Michigan on Saturday night. They scored a season-high 47 points in the first half.
Junior guard Lamar Norman Jr. leads Western Michigan with 20.1 points per game. Norman needs some more help from his teammates, as he is the only player scoring in double digits. The Broncos have covered the spread at a 6-1-1 clip in their last eight games against an opponent from the MAC East.
What you need to know about Akron
Akron had won seven of its last eight games prior to a 66-64 loss against Kent State on Friday. Kent State took the lead for good with 6:30 remaining, winning its sixth straight game in the process. The Zips have still been playing well though, winning 14 of their last 18 games.
They have also dominated this series, winning six consecutive games against Western Michigan. Sophomore guard Ali Ali is scoring a team-high 13.6 points per game, while three other players are averaging double digits as well. Sophomore forward Enrique Freeman is averaging a double-double with 13.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
How to make Akron vs. Western Michigan picks
The model has simulated Western Michigan vs. Akron 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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