Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Ohio Bobcats (11-9, 3-5 MAC) welcome the Akron Zips (12-8, 4-3 MAC) to Convocation Center. The Zips will try to end a five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats ATS Odds

In their last game, the Bobcats lost to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 71-60, while the Zips barely escaped the Northern Illinois Huskies, 67-65.

Akron’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Northern Illinois. The Zips had a rate of 17.1 (worse than their season average of 14.5), while the Huskies posted a mark of 22.4 (above their season average of 16.2). Ohio, meanwhile, held Northern Illinois to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 29.9). Jason Carter had a solid performance for Ohio, contributing 15 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Akron rallied around Jimond Ivey, who recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Bobcats won 99-75. Ohio made 16 of their 27 three pointers (59.3 percent). Akron was, meanwhile, 6-26 (23.1 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

Ohio might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Akron ranks 30th in defensive efficiency, while the Bobcats rank 307th in offensive efficiency.

Akron at Ohio Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Akron ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while Ohio ranks 201st (20.8).
  • The Zips rank 17th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Bobcats rank 169th (13.8).
  • Akron allows the 16th-fewest blocks per game (2.3) while Ohio ranks 19th (2.4).
  • The Bobcats rank 42nd in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Zips rank 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • Akron ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Ohio ranks 200th (8.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 1.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (10.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average).