It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Akron Zips (9-7, 1-2 MAC) welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-8, 2-1 MAC) to James A. Rhodes Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Akron Zips ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last contest, they blew out the Kent State Golden Flashes, 95-61. The Eagles made 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.769 (above their season average of 0.489). Eastern Michigan was lifted by Elijah Minnie, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Zips were beaten by the Northern Illinois Huskies in their last outing, 73-56. Northern Illinois couldn’t miss, shooting 56.6 percent from the field. Akron, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of just 34.0. With six points and six rebounds, Akron’s Tyler Cheese put together a solid game.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Akron ranks 280th in possessions per game (67.9) and Eastern Michigan is 254th (68.5). Additionally, the Eagles rank 321st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.176), while the Zips rank 46th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.185).
James Thompson IV has averaged 14 rebounds,12.6 points over the last five games for Eastern Michigan.
After the Eagles won both matchups against the Zips last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Eastern Michigan won 67-58. The Eagles made 19 of their 22 free throws (86.4 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.522 vs. 0.481).
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Akron Zips Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Akron ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Eastern Michigan ranks 158th (7.4).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 1.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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