| MATCHUP | Bucknell Bison | Akron Zips |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-7 | 6-2 |
| Spread | +21.5 -105 | -21.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +1700 | -4500 |
| Total | Over 161.5 (-112) | Under 161.5 (-108) |
| Where | James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, OH | |
| When | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Akron Zips Preview
Akron has a 6-2 record this season and is sitting on the 4th place of the MAC conference. They have a 4-0 home record and a 0-1 away record and are coming off a 105-81 home win against Milwaukee. In their previous three games they had a loss against Yale, a win against Evansville and a win against Iona.
Offensively, Akron averages 96.1 points per game, while defensively, they allow 78.4 points per game. The Zips shoot with 52.2% from the field (15th), and with 39.4% from beyond the arc (24th). They shoot with 74.7% from the free throw line (85th), and grab 35.4 rebounds per game (109th), while dishing out 21 assists per game (6th) and committing 10.6 turnovers per game (199th).
Tavari Johnson leads Akron in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game and a team-high 5.4 assists per game. Amani Lyles adds 14.5 points per game and a team-high 5.9 rebounds per game.
Bucknell Bison Preview
Bucknell has a 2-7 record this season and is sitting on the 8th place of the Patriot conference. They have a 1-2 home record and a 1-3 away record and are coming off a 72-101 home loss against Cornell. In their previous three games they had a loss against Buffalo, a loss against Bowling Green and a loss against St. John’s.
Offensively, Bucknell averages 66.6 points per game, while defensively, they allow 76.6 points per game. The Bison shoot with 40.4% from the field (337th), and with 33% from beyond the arc (207th). They shoot with 73.6% from the free throw line (120th), and grab 28.7 rebounds per game (329th), while dishing out 10.1 assists per game (357th) and committing 14.5 turnovers per game (309th).
Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 14.7 points per game, adding 4.2 rebounds per game. Jayden Williams adds 7.2 points per game and a team-high 4.1 assists per game. Grgur Brcic adds 4.2 points per game and a team-high 5 rebounds per game.
Bucknell Bison @ Akron Zips Betting Trends: December 3, 2025
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Akron has won each of its last 38 night games against non-Conference opponents at James A. Rhodes Arena.
- Bucknell has lost each of its last seven games.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in each of its last 11 Wednesday road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Bucknell has won each of its last six Wednesday night games.
- Bucknell has won the first half in nine of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bucknell’s last 18 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
- Five of Akron’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 171+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (35.1).
- Akron ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.0).
- Bucknell has recorded the equal-longest losing streak among Division 1 teams this season (7 games).
- Bucknell ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.2%).
Bucknell vs Akron Prediction
In this Bucknell vs Akron Prediction, Akron is coming as -21.5 home favorites. Akron has been the far better team this season, as they have a better overall record, they have been undefeated at home and are almost perfect against the spread with a 6-1 record. They also have an elite offense, scoring almost 30 points per game more than Bucknell, who has been on a free fall lately with seven consecutive losses. Take the home team to dominate this game, so take Akron and lay the big number at home.