Western Michigan Broncos (6-12) vs Akron Zips (11-6)
Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2:30 pm
We had a ton of value on WMU when they took on EMU as well as Ball State, but this is not the matchup that benefits the Broncos. Akron's defense is spectacular and now at full strength, I think the Zips are the favorites to win the conference even over Kent State and Toledo. Akron's defense is its best offense and although there are not a ton of shooters on this roster, Akron makes it work on both ends of the court. WMU has not beaten a team inside the top 200 in KenPom and while it has been competitive in some games against tough opponents like the Big Ten's Minnesota and Wisconsin, WMU also has the ability to give up 90+ points to any team in the MAC. Akron should win this game by double-digits, even on the road.
Ron’s Pick Akron Zips: -7 -110
AUTHOR: Ron Romanelli
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