Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Akron Zips will be on the road Tuesday night for a 7:00 PM match-up in Michigan against the Western Michigan Broncos, and we have you ready to roll with our Akron vs Western Michigan prediction. Akron has twenty wins and five losses coming into this matchup. The Western Michigan Broncos return home to the night with nine wins and 16 losses this season. Akron comes into this game running hot, having won over the last five, following a 7-point victory in their last outing. Western Michigan limps into this matchup after losing 4 of the last five, following a 14-point road win against Eastern Michigan in their last outing to end a lengthy losing streak. Read more about this Akron vs Western Michigan prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Akron looks to keep it rolling
The Akron offense has been strong this season, averaging 89.9 points on 50% shooting. Defensively, Akron is allowing 74.9 points per game this season and 72.25 over its last four wins. Offensively, Akron was the better team in their last outing, scoring 99 points, including 55 in the second half, on 46% shooting and 37% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Akron held its own, allowing 92 points on 52% shooting. Akron won the rebounding, got about 5, and forced 16 turnovers in the win. Tavari Johnson led the way for the Akron offense in their last outing with 23 points and four assists on 16 shots.
Tavari Johnson leads the Akron offense this season with 20.5 points and 5.2 assists per game. Amani Lyles is second on the team, averaging 14.7 points per game, to go along with the team's leading 7.2 rebounds. Shammah Scott averages 12.7 points, and Evan Mahaffey is 4th on the team, averaging 9.7 points per game.
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Western Michigan goes for 2 in a row
The Western Michigan offense is averaging 74.8 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 79.3 points per game this season, but gave up an average of 85.75 points per game over its last four losses. Offensively, Western Michigan was the better team in their last outing, scoring 76 points on 39% shooting, in 56% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Broncos held their own, allowing 62 points on 41% shooting. Western Michigan won the rebounding battle by 16 and forced 8 turnovers in the win. Brady Swartz led the way for the Western Michigan offense with 16 points and seven rebounds on 12 shots.
Jalen Griffith leads the Western Michigan offense this season, averaging 12.9 points and 3.7 assists. Justice Williams has averaged 15.3 points per game this year for the Broncos, but has played in just 12 games. Jayden Brewer averages 12.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 6.6 rebounds per game.
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Akron vs Western Michigan Pick
- Akron vs Western Michigan Spread Pick
The Akron Zips are the better basketball team coming into this match and will continue their winning ways on Tuesday night. Akron is better on both sides of the ball and has been better as of late. Look for the Zips to set the tone early, as they control the game from the outset. Akron is 1 game back of the conference lead and will continue its winning ways in this game. Take Akron to extend their winning streak Tuesday night, they get the winning cover on the road against a lackluster Western Michigan team.
- Akron vs Western Michigan Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but Akron is the superior team. Look for Akron to score with its potent offense, but its defense will be the difference. Expect the Zips to stifle Western Michigan from the opening tip, leading to a defensive battle. Take action to get the win and cover Tuesday night on the road, but the number will go well under the number as Western Michigan struggles to score.
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