Akron vs Bowling Green Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/3/25

In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Bowling Green Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, at the Stroh Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Zips’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Falcons’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bowling Green

-Recent betting trends in games played between Akron and Bowling Green

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Zips and Falcons.

Can Akron Bounce Back?

Akron in the last game faced off against Princeton and they ended up losing 76-75. At halftime, they were up 41-30 and they looked like they were about to cruise. In the second half though they were outscored 46-34 and that led to the defeat. Akron had three players that scored in double figures but in this game, some of the guys are going to need to start locking down on the defensive end. Two games ago against Jackson State, the defense gave up only 50 points and they ended up winning by 18 points. Akron overall this season has a 7-5 record straight up and they have gone 5-5 against the spread here. 

Akron on the season is averaging 80.7 points while their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 76th in the league while the defense is ranked 242nd. Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.8 points while shooting 40.4 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Nate Johnson is also having a huge game averaging 11.9 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 30.2 percent from behind the three-point line. This Akron team likes to push the pace and they are averaging 66.9 shots per game which is 4th best in the league. 

Why Akron Will Beat Bowling Green

• Akron has won each of its last five night games against Bowling Green.
• Bowling Green has lost each of its last five night games following a home win.
• Bowling Green has lost the first half in three of its last four night games at Stroh Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Down Season for Bowling Green?

It has been a down season for Bowling Green but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Bowling Green faced off against Aquinas and they scored 87 points on the way to 25 point victory. At the end of the first quarter, they were up 43-25 and in the second half, they were even better as they cruised to the victory. Forward Marcus Johnson put up 20 points, two rebounds, and zero assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against St Thomas, Bowling Green gave up 93 points, and that led to a blowout defeat. 

Bowling Green is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 112th in the league while the defense is ranked 275th. Three games ago against Kansas City, Bowling Green scored 77 points, but the defense gave up 85 points. Marcus Johnston has been the top player for Bowling Green, averaging 16.7 points while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from behind the three-point line.  

Why Bowling Green Will Beat Akron

• Bowling Green has won four of its last five games at Stroh Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Akron has lost each of its last three road night games against the Mid-American Conference.

Akron vs Bowling Green Prediction

This game is going to be a shootout. Bowling Green and Akron have both been elite offensive teams, and there is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Bowling Green is averaging 78.4 points while Akron is averaging 80.4 points per game. Akron is going to push the pace and they are going to have no issue against the Bowling Green defense. There will be zero defense played by either team and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here.