The Akron Zips (11-5, 4-0) will host the Ohio Bobcats (10-6, 4-0) in college basketball conference play on Friday. The Zips have won four straight games heading into Friday's matchup, most recently defeating conference foe Toledo 85-78. They host a Bobcats side that has won six straight, going undefeated since December.

Tipoff from James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron is set for 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Zips are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Akron vs. Ohio odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 161.5.

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