SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats in the MAC on Friday

Check out how Isaiah Gray, Amani Lyles and Nate Johnson led the University of Akron to a win over Ohio in a MAC men's basketball showdown Friday.

With the Akron men's basketball team's comeback win over Toledo, the Zips remained unbeaten in the MAC. UA is buying what coach John Groce is selling.

Muncie, Indiana; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron plays Ball State after Shelbee Brown scored 20 points in Akron's 75-55 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Cardinals have gone 7-1 at home.

Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

Akron visits the Ball State Cardinals after Shelbee Brown scored 20 points in the Zips' 75-55 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas.

The Indiana Pacers wouldn't let Enrique Freeman attend his high school jersey retirement without them. They love the Akron Zips legend and showed it.

Toledo Rockets (9-6, 3-0 MAC) at Akron Zips (10-5, 3-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -7.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toledo takes on Akron in MAC action ...

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Isaiah Gray's 22 points helped Akron defeat Ohio 92-80 on Friday night. Gray had five rebounds for the Zips (12-5, 5-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line and added six assists and three blocks.

Akron scores 82.3 points, 8.5 more per game than the 73.8 Ohio gives up. Ohio averages 7.5 more points per game (81.1) than Akron allows to opponents (73.6). The Zips and Bobcats match up Friday ...

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