The Akron Zips (14-11, 6-6 MAC) will be at the Stroh Center to challenge the Bowling Green Falcons (18-7, 10-2 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Akron Zips vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds
In their last game, the Falcons had no trouble getting past the Northern Illinois Huskies, 87-67, while the Zips lost a winnable game to the Ball State Cardinals, 57-56.
Bowling Green played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.717 (above their season average of 0.507) and a free throw rate of 0.457 (above their season average of 0.232). Northern Illinois recorded marks of 0.424 and 0.288, respectively, for those same stats. Akron, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 18.1). Justin Turner fueled Bowling Green with 34 points and seven rebounds. Daniel Utomi played well for Akron, recording 21 points and six rebounds.
The Zips dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Akron won 81-79. Akron was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Zips made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Falcons were just 16-23 (69.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-paced Falcons (ranked 53rd in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Zips (247th in possessions per game).
Akron Zips at Bowling Green Falcons Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green averages 41.9 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the nation. Akron ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- The Zips allow the 30th-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while the Falcons rank 58th (2.9).
- Akron is 11th in the NCAA with 10.1 assists allowed per game while Bowling Green is 34th with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
- The Zips average 28.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. The Falcons rank 269th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- Akron ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Bowling Green ranks 124th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 8.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
