The Broncos will play the Zips on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Western Michigan and Akron are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Western Michigan currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Akron is 99.67.
- Away Western Michigan - Western Michigan starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Akron - Akron meets Western Michigan boasting a 7-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Michigan currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAC Conference, with Akron now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Michigan has a 0.438 overall win percentage, with Akron, matching up with a 0.750 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Michigan currently possesses 7-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Akron has tallied a 12-4 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Get ready, folks! Western Michigan (7-9) takes on Akron (12-4) tomorrow night.
In this magical battle of college basketball, conference records are key. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
Both teams are 4-0 in the MAC Conference, fighting for tournament seeds.
Western Michigan has won their last 5 games, while Akron has won their last 4 games.
This clash will be a spellbinding showdown you won't want to miss.
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For those who seek enchantment through futures odds and current standings, we've got you covered.
Western Michigan looks to cast their winning streak spell on Akron's home court.
Will the away team continue their impressive run, or will the home team defend their turf with a magical counterattack?
Mark this date on your calendars, January 16th, 2024, and prepare for a captivating battle.
Best Broncos at Zips Odds
| Underdog Western Michigan | Favorite Akron |
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| Underdog Western Michigan | Favorite Akron |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Akron is a -14.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Michigan is a +14.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Akron is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Michigan is a +700 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Western Michigan
Akron
1/16/24 7:00pm EST | +14.5 -115-14.5 -105 |
Underdog Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +14.5 Western Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -14.5 Akron favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Michigan at Akron Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Western Michigan
Akron
First to 5 Points
1/16/24 7:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
Western Michigan
Akron
First to 10 Points
1/16/24 7:00pm EST | +160-225Bet |
Western Michigan
Akron
First to 15 Points
1/16/24 7:00pm EST | +190-275Bet |
Western Michigan
Akron
Game to Overtime
1/16/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Akron | 24-11 | 0.686 | 13-1 | 7-6 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
| Western Michigan | 12-20 | 0.375 | 7-7 | 3-12 | 9-9 | +5 | 0.500 | L1 |
Western Michigan & Akron Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Western Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Michigan YR: futures available
Akron Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Akron |
Western Michigan & Akron Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Michigan vs Akron College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Western Michigan vs Akron Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Michigan vs Akron Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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