Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Akron

Western Michigan Broncos

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Akron Zips will face off against the Western Michigan Broncos on January 17, 2026. The Akron Zips basketball team has been in impressive form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, while the Western Michigan Broncos have only managed to secure 1 victory in their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have placed the odds heavily in favor of the Akron Zips, with a 1.03 odds for the home team and 8.51 for the away team. This suggests that the Akron Zips are the clear favorites to come out on top in this matchup.

Looking at recent form, the Akron Zips have shown a strong offensive presence, averaging a high score of 95 points in their predicted final score. Meanwhile, the Western Michigan Broncos will need to step up their game defensively to try and contain the scoring power of the Akron Zips.

Overall, this matchup promises to be an exciting one, with the Akron Zips looking to extend their winning streak and the Western Michigan Broncos seeking to bounce back and secure a much-needed victory. It will be interesting to see how both teams approach this game tactically and whether the underdog can pull off an upset.

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Akron
92.1%		 Western Michigan
7.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 95:76

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.02 11
MarathonBet 1.02 13
WilliamHill 1.03 12.5
Pinnacle 1.03 8.51
Best for US Customers 1.03 15

Latest Results

13.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 87:77
09.01.26 Bowling Green Falcons basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 67:77
06.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 82:69
03.01.26 Miami OH RedHawks basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 76:73
19.12.25 Akron Zips basketball – Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – 93:72		 13.01.26 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 82:85
10.01.26 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – 79:62
06.01.26 Miami OH RedHawks basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 87:76
30.12.25 Toledo Rockets basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 84:79
20.12.25 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 71:88

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Akron won 4.
  • Akron is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Western Michigan has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Akron may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Akron is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Akron won 16 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 1464:1340. (average 73.2:67).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Akron won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 677:576. (average 75.2:64).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.02.25 Akron Zips basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 105:92
    08.03.24 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 90:84
    16.01.24 Akron Zips basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 77:66
    25.02.23 Akron Zips basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 81:64
    21.01.23 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 55:63

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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