SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats in the MAC on Friday

The University of Akron men's basketball team hosts Ohio in a MAC game Friday night. Follow along here for live score updates and more.

With the Akron men's basketball team's comeback win over Toledo, the Zips remained unbeaten in the MAC. UA is buying what coach John Groce is selling.

Akron plays the Ball State Cardinals after Shelbee Brown scored 20 points in the Zips' 75-55 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas.

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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.

Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

The Indiana Pacers wouldn't let Enrique Freeman attend his high school jersey retirement without them. They love the Akron Zips legend and showed it.

The Akron Zips and Toledo Rockets will meet Tuesday night in a clash between Mid-American Conference men's basketball powers at Rhodes Arena. UA is 7-0 at home this season. Only one of the two ...

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.

Isaiah Gray's 22 points helped Akron defeat Ohio 92-80 on Friday night. Gray had five rebounds for the Zips (12-5, 5-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line and added six assists and three blocks.

Check out how Isaiah Gray, Amani Lyles and Nate Johnson led the University of Akron to a win over Ohio in a MAC men's basketball showdown Friday.