MACtion on the hardwood as we continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ohio-Akron prediction and pick.
Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -3.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 85-78 win over the Toledo Rockets. The Zips are 8-0 in home games.
Expert recap and game analysis of the Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats NCAAM game from 18 January 2025 on ESPN (AU).
Toledo took an early 12-4 lead against Akron and kept their lead between six and 10 points through much of the half. A Scott 3-pointer completed a rally and got the Zips as close as 29-28 with 4:38 left in the half, but the Rockets outscored them 13-2 the rest of the way. The Zips trailed 42-30 at halftime, their biggest deficit of the game.
BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 85-78 victory over the Toledo Rockets. The Zips have gone 8-0 at home. Akron is third in the MAC with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by James Okonkwo averaging 3.3.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Nate Johnson had 28 points in Akron's 85-78 win against Toledo on Tuesday night. Johnson added nine rebounds and four steals for the Zips (11-5, 4-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Shammah Scott shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
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The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Northwest State Community College and Terra State Community College all received grants.
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BOTTOM LINE: Toledo takes on Akron in MAC action Tuesday. The Zips are 7-0 in home games. Akron leads the MAC in rebounding, averaging 36.3 boards. James Okonkwo paces the Zips with 8.3 rebounds. The Rockets have gone 3-0 against MAC opponents. Toledo has a 4-5 record in games decided by 10 or more points.