| MATCHUP | Akron Zips | Ohio Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-4 | 11-9 |
| Where | Convocation Center (OH), Athens, OH | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Ohio Bobcats Preview
Ohio Bobcats have an 11-9 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the MAC. They have a 5-3 conference record and are coming off an 80-77 home win against Northern Illinois. Their previous three games were a 76-71 away loss against Ball State, a 101-85 away loss against Toledo and a 91-80 home win against Buffalo.
Offensively, Ohio averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 77.2 points per game defensively. The Bobcats shoot with 48% from the field and grab 34.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Jackson Paveletzke leads Ohio in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points per game, while shooting with 52.5% from the field and 77.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.7 assists. Aidan Hadaway is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game.
Akron Zips Preview
Akron Zips have a 15-4 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the MAC. They have a 6-1 conference record and are coming off an 82-63 away win against Buffalo. Their previous three games were a 104-89 home win against Western Michigan, an 87-77 home win against Ball State and a 77-67 away win against Bowling Green.
Offensively, Akron averages 93 points per game, while allowing 75.8 points per game defensively. The Zips shoot with 52% from the field and grab 38 rebounds per game, while dishing out 20.5 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.
Tavari Johnson leads Akron in scoring, with an average of 20.1 points per game, while shooting with 53.6% from the field and 90.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.7 assists. Amani Lyles is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game.
Akron Zips @ Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends: January 23, 2026
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Ohio has won seven of its last eight games at Convocation Center (OH).
- Akron has lost four of its last five games at Convocation Center (OH).
- Ohio has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Convocation Center (OH).
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Akron has won each of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- Akron has won the first half in each of its last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ohio’s last 18 night games against Conference opponents at Convocation Center (OH) have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
- Each of Akron’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
Akron vs Ohio Prediction
In this Akron vs Ohio Prediction, Akron is coming as -7 road favorites. Akron has been the better team this season and have been red-hot lately, with a 7-1 record in their last 8 games. On the flip side, Ohio is 6-2 in its last 8 games but only 1-5 against the spread, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 6-2 to the over in their last 8 games combined, with both offenses being red-hot lately. Ohio has scored 80+ points in four of its last five games and Akron has the 6th-best offense in the whole country. Take the over 169 points in this one.