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Akron vs. Western Michigan prediction: Why Akron is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Akron vs Western Michigan predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET as the favored Akron squares off with Western Michigan in men's college basketball action at University Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Akron as the most likely winner of the Akron vs. Western Michigan game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Akron vs. Western Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Akron and Western Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Akron an 85% chance of defeating Western Michigan. Our predicted final score has Akron winning 84-72.
According to our model, Western Michigan (+14.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 158.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Akron vs. Western Michigan odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Akron | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -14.5 (-102) | +14.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -1200 | +800 |
| Total | o158.5 (-115) | u158.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Akron vs. Western Michigan 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 | Western Michigan +14.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Western Michigan | +800 |
| Total | Under 158.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Western Michigan to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Akron vs. Western Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Western Michigan and Akron at University Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Akron vs. Western Michigan
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: University Arena
Conclusion
We predict Akron, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat Western Michigan on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Akron vs. Western Michigan insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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