Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The Akron Zips (15-4, 5-1 MAC) will be at the Convocation Center to go head-to-head with the Ohio Bobcats (10-9, 2-4 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats ATS Odds

In their last game, the Bobcats were beaten by the Toledo Rockets, 83-74, while the Zips had no trouble getting past the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 81-60.

Akron dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (above their season average of 28.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.649 (above their season average of 0.529). For those same stats, Miami (OH) was 17.6 and 0.471, respectively. Ohio, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 17.4). Jason Preston had a solid outing for Ohio with 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Xeyrius Williams led the way for Akron, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bobcats won the last game 73-49. Ohio’s 0.535 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Akron, who had a rate of 0.328. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

Ohio might have a difficult time scoring as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Akron currently ranks 30th in defensive efficiency, while the Bobcats rank 140th in offensive efficiency.

Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Akron averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. Ohio ranks 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
  • The Zips average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. The Bobcats rank 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
  • The Zips rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.2) while the Bobcats rank 67th (11.3).
  • Ohio is 26th in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Akron is 48th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
  • The Zips’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 12.6 for the season.