Akron vs. Western Michigan Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 17

The Akron Zips (20-5, 11-1 MAC) are favored by 14.5 points versus the Western Michigan Broncos (9-16, 3-9 MAC) on February 17, 2026 at University Arena. The Zips are on a roll, going 9-1 in their past 10 games. The matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points.

In its most recent outing on Friday, Akron secured a 99-92 win against UMass. In Akron's win, Tavari Johnson led the way with a team-high 23 points (adding two rebounds and four assists). Western Michigan's last outing on Saturday ended in a 76-62 win over Eastern Michigan. In Western Michigan's win, Brady Swartz led the way with 16 points (adding seven rebounds and zero assists).

Akron vs. Western Michigan Odds and Game Time

• When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: University Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Spread favorite: Akron -14.5
• Moneyline favorite: Akron -1408
• Moneyline underdog: Western Michigan +771
• Over/Under: 158.5 points

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Betting the Over/Under: Akron vs. Western Michigan

• A total of 13 of Akron's games this season have gone over Tuesday's total of 158.5 points.
• There have been 10 Western Michigan games that ended with a combined score over 158.5 points this season.
• Together, the two teams combine for 164.7 points per game, 6.2 points more than the total of 158.5 for this matchup.
• This game's total is 4.3 fewer points than the 154.2 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2024.
• On average, Akron has had a 164.8-point over/under in its games this season, 6.3 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
• Western Michigan's games have an average over/under of 154.2 points this season, 4.3 points lower than the over/under for this game.

Betting the Spread: Akron vs. Western Michigan

• In Akron's 23 games this season, it has 12 wins against the spread.
• The Zips have covered the spread once this season when favored by 14.5 points or more (in five chances).
• Western Michigan has played 23 games, with 13 wins against the spread.
• This season, the Broncos have two ATS wins in four games as an underdog of 14.5 points or more.
• At home this season, Western Michigan is 6-4 overall and 7-3 against the spread.
• This year in away games, Akron is 5-3 against the spread and 5-3 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Akron vs. Western Michigan

• This season, Akron has been moneyline favorites 22 times and won 18, or 81.8%, of those games.
• The Zips are undefeated in five games this season when favored by -1408 or more on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Akron has a 93.4% chance to win.
• Western Michigan has been victorious in four, or 21.1%, of the 19 contests it has been chosen as a moneyline underdog in this season.
• This season, the Broncos have been a moneyline underdog of -1408 or more three times, losing every contest.
• Western Michigan has an implied victory probability of 11.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.