The Akron Zips (9-6, 1-1 MAC) and Bowling Green Falcons (8-7, 2-0) lock horns Tuesday in a Mid-American Conference game. The opening tip at the Stroh Center will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Bowling Green odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Akron lost Friday at Ball State 70-63 as 3-point underdogs. The MAC’s 2nd-leading defense (62.3 points per game) allowed 70-plus points for just the 6th time this season.
The Falcons beat Ohio 88-79 on Saturday as 3.5-point underdogs and have won 4 games in a row. Bowling Green plays at a fast pace and has played in 7 games in which both teams scored 70-plus. Last season, this clash of styles yielded a pair of Akron victories. Since 2021, the Zips are 4-1 straight up and 4-1 ATS in their series with BGSU.
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