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Akron vs. Ohio prediction: Akron favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/23/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Akron vs Ohio predictions for college basketball Friday.
Ohio will face the favored Akron in men's college basketball action at Convocation Center Ohio on Friday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Akron as the most likely winner of the Akron vs. Ohio game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Akron vs. Ohio prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Akron and Ohio 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Akron a 75% chance of defeating Ohio. Our predicted final score has Akron winning 84-76.
According to our model, Akron (-6.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 167.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Akron vs. Ohio odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Akron | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-118) | +6.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -325 | +275 |
| Total | o167.5 (-110) | u167.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Akron vs. Ohio picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Akron -6.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Akron | -325 |
| Total | Under 167.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 167.5 total points.
Akron vs. Ohio game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball matchup between Ohio and Akron at Convocation Center Ohio is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Akron vs. Ohio
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Convocation Center Ohio
Conclusion
We predict Akron, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat Ohio on Friday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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