Who's Playing

Bowling Green @ Akron

Current Records: Bowling Green 12-15; Akron 17-9

What to Know

The Bowling Green Falcons have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Falcons and the Akron Zips will face off in a Mid-American battle at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena. Akron should still be riding high after a victory, while Bowling Green will be looking to get back in the win column.

Bowling Green came up short against the Ball State Cardinals this past Saturday, falling 91-82.

Meanwhile, Akron didn't have too much trouble with the Eastern Michigan Eagles on the road this past Saturday as they won 67-48.

Bowling Green is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past four games.

The Falcons are now 12-15 while the Zips sit at 17-9. Two defensive stats to keep an eye on: Bowling Green is stumbling into the game with the 353rd most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 80.1 on average. Akron's defense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with only 62.3 points allowed per game on average, good for 24th best in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: James A. Rhodes Arena -- Akron, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.50

Odds

The Zips are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Falcons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Akron have won 11 out of their last 15 games against Bowling Green.

  • Jan 20, 2022 - Akron 91 vs. Bowling Green 66
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Akron 74 vs. Bowling Green 67
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Bowling Green 83 vs. Akron 71
  • Jan 19, 2021 - Akron 69 vs. Bowling Green 57
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Bowling Green 78 vs. Akron 60
  • Feb 11, 2020 - Akron 74 vs. Bowling Green 59
  • Mar 05, 2019 - Akron 91 vs. Bowling Green 67
  • Feb 19, 2019 - Bowling Green 73 vs. Akron 69
  • Feb 20, 2018 - Akron 81 vs. Bowling Green 79
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Akron 80 vs. Bowling Green 78
  • Feb 21, 2017 - Bowling Green 66 vs. Akron 65
  • Jan 03, 2017 - Akron 89 vs. Bowling Green 84
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Akron 80 vs. Bowling Green 66
  • Feb 26, 2016 - Akron 89 vs. Bowling Green 54
  • Feb 09, 2016 - Akron 83 vs. Bowling Green 68