Massachusetts vs Akron Picks and Predictions for Friday, February 13, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/13/2026, 12:25 AM ET

Massachusetts vs Akron Information

The Massachusetts Minutemen will be on the road Friday night for a 9:00 PM matchup in Akron, OH, against the Akron Zips. Massachusetts has 15 wins and 10 losses this season, coming into Friday after winning three of the last five, following a three-point triple-overtime road loss to Coastal Carolina. The Akron Zips are 19-5 this season after a 10-point road loss to Troy in their last outing, ending a lengthy winning streak. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

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Massachusetts Preview

Offensively, Massachusetts has been solid this season, averaging 80.6 points on 47% shooting. Defensively, Massachusetts is allowing 75.8 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 90 points over its last two losses. Leonardo Bettiol leads the Massachusetts offense this year, averaging 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Marcus Banks Jr. is second on the team, averaging 16.8 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford averages 11.9, and K’Jei Parker is fourth on the team, averaging 11.6 points per game.

Akron Preview

The Akron offense carried the team this season, averaging 89.5 points on 51% shooting, but Akron scored only 69 points in its loss to Troy last time out. Defensively, Akron has held its own, allowing 74.2 points per game this season through 24 games played. Tavari Johnson leads the Akron offense this year, averaging 20.4 points and 5.2 assists per game. Amani Lyles is second on the team, averaging 14.5 points and adding a team-high 7.4 assists per game. Shammah Scott is third on the team, averaging 12.6 points per game this season.

Massachusetts vs Akron Prediction

Both teams come into Friday night having great seasons, as each is well above 500. Akron, however, is 1 game back of the conference lead and will continue to play well in this matchup. Look for the Zips to come out hot as they avenge their recent loss last time out. Take Akron to use their edge on both sides of the floor to overwhelm a solid Massachusetts team Friday night for 40 minutes. Take the Zips Friday night at home to get the win and cover in conference play. Final Score Prediction, Akron Zips win and cover 85-76.

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