Akron vs. Bowling Green Predictions - January 3

The Akron Zips (7-5, 0-0 MAC) visit the Bowling Green Falcons (5-7, 0-0 MAC) in MAC action at Stroh Center, starting at 6:00 PM ET on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Akron is a 5.5-point favorite against Bowling Green when the Zips face off with the Falcons on Friday. The matchup's over/under is 157.5.

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Akron vs. Bowling Green Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
  • Arena: Stroh Center
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Akron vs. Bowling Green Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Akron (-5.5)
  • Moneyline: Akron (-230), Bowling Green (+188)
  • Total: 157.5 points

Pick ATS:Bowling Green (+5.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (157.5)
  • Prediction: Akron 79, Bowling Green 76

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Akron vs. Bowling Green Comparison

Akron Rank Akron Stat Bowling Green Stat Bowling Green Rank
72nd 80.7 Points Scored 78.4 111th
241st 73.3 Points Allowed 74.9 276th
29th 17.4 Assists 12.3 300th
250th 12.3 Turnovers 11.3 163rd
273rd 43.0% Field Goal % 46.0% 141st
228th 43.9% Field Goal % Allowed 44.3% 247th

Akron Key Players

  • Tavari Johnson leads the Zips in scoring, tallying 12.8 points per game to go with 1.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
  • James Okonkwo is Akron's leading rebounder, pulling down 8.5 per game, while Nate Johnson is its best passer, distributing 3.5 assists in each contest.
  • Bowen Hardman makes more threes per game than any other member of the Zips, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.1 per contest.
  • Nate Johnson is Akron's leader in steals, averaging 1.5 steals per game, while Okonkwo leads them in blocks with 0.9 per contest.

Bowling Green Key Players

  • Marcus Johnson is the top scorer for the Falcons with 17.3 points per game. Johnson also adds 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
  • Jamai Felt has a stat line of 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 points and 0.3 assists per game for Bowling Green to take the top rebound spot on the team. Javontae Campbell holds the top spot for assists with 3.0 per game, adding 15.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest.
  • Marcus Johnson is consistent from deep and leads the Falcons with 2.5 made threes per game.
  • Bowling Green's leader in steals is Campbell (3.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Felt (0.8 per game).

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