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UMass vs. Akron prediction: Why Akron is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/13/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get UMass vs Akron predictions for college basketball Friday.
Akron will face UMass in men's college basketball action at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Akron as the most likely winner of the UMass vs. Akron game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UMass vs. Akron prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between UMass and Akron 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Akron an 87% chance of defeating Massachusetts. Our predicted final score has Akron winning 85-72.
According to our model, Akron (-12.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 162.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
UMass vs. Akron odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UMass | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-110) | -12.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +660 | -900 |
| Total | o162.5 (-106) | u162.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UMass vs. Akron picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 -12.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Massachusetts | +660 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 162.5 total points.
UMass vs. Akron game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball game between Akron and UMass at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Massachusetts vs. Akron
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
Conclusion
We predict Akron, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat Massachusetts 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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