Akron vs Bowling Green Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The Akron Zips visit the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio on Friday for a Mid-American Conference clash with the Bowling Green Falcons. Akron is 7-5 overall and will be opening its MAC schedule on Friday. The Zips were defeated by the Princeton Tigers 76-75 last Monday. Akron squandered a 15-point second-half lead to fall by one point on the road. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Tavari Johnson leads Akron in scoring, averaging 12.8 points per game. Nate Johnson is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 11.9 points and 3.5 assists per game. James Okonkwo is the leading rebounder averaging 8.6 per game. Akron scores an average of 80.7 points per game, shooting 43.0% overall and 34.8% from 3-point territory.

The Bowling Green Falcons look for a second consecutive win on Friday when hosting the Akron Zips. Bowling Green is 5-7 and will open its MAC schedule on Friday. The Falcons defeated Aquinas 87-62 in its most recent game. The leading scorer for Bowling Green was Marcus Johnson with 20 points. Bowling Green out-rebounded the smaller, less-talented Saints 49-35.

Marcus Johnson leads Bowling Green in scoring, averaging 16.7 points per game. Javontae Campbell is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 16.2 points and 3.1 assists per game. Jamai Felt is the leader in rebounds, averaging 4.6 per game. Bowling Green scores an average of 81.2 points per game, shooting 48.0% overall and 36.5% from 3-point territory.

The Akron Zips are coming off a disappointing one-point loss to the Princeton Tigers and will bounce back with a strong effort on the road Friday to beat the Bowling Green Falcons. Akron has covered the number in four of the last six, while Bowling Green has failed to cover the number in seven of its last 10. Akron is scoring an average of 80.8 points per game and holding opponents to 73.3 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Akron Zips win and cover ATS 81-67.