Bowling Green vs Akron Prediction 1/9/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Bowling Green vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 9th at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons are 11-5 (2-2) this season after they lost to Kent State by a score of 96-93 in their last game. Bowling Green was tied at 45 at halftime, but they allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Falcons shot 51% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. Javontae Campbell led Bowling Green with 28 points and nine assists, while Josiah Shackelford added 17 points and three rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, Bowling Green defeated UMass by a score of 101-100, but lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 93-83 before that. The Falcons have scored 89.3 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.4 points against per game this season. Javontae Campbell is averaging 18.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Sam Towns is averaging 13.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Falcons. Bowling Green is shooting 49.9% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 11-4 (2-1) this year after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 82-69 in their last game. Akron led 43-30 at halftime, but they did allow 39 points in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 57% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Tavari Johnson led Akron with 22 points and 10 assists, while Shammah Scott added 19 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Akron lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 76-73, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 115-64 before that. The Zips have scored 94.5 points per game with 38.5 rebounds and 20.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.3 points against per game this season. Tavari Johnson is averaging 20.7 points and 5.3 assists per game, while Amani Lyles is averaging 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Zips. Akron is shooting 52.8% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year.

Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win

• The home team has won each of Akron’s last four games.
• Bowling Green has won the first half in three of its last four home games.

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won 20 of its last 21 night games against Conference opponents.
• Bowling Green has lost each of its last four home night games against Conference opponents.
• Akron has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 16 games between Akron and Bowling Green have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Five of Akron’s last six night games have produced a total of 165+ points.

Bowling Green vs Akron Prediction 

Akron comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they did lose their last road game to Miami (OH). The Zips are shooting 53% from the field, but they don’t play very tight defense. Bowling Green has lost two of their last three games and they have allowed 96, 100, and 93 points in those three contests. The Falcons are shooting 50% from the field and they have gone over 164.5 in four straight games. Take the over here.