A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-3) when they clash with the Akron Zips (10-3) at Convocation Center. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Akron Zips at Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Eagles easily got past the Concordia (MI) Cardinals 88-53, while the Zips beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 85-79.
Akron dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.267) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 28.7). Massachusetts was 0.183 and 32.6, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Michigan, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 19.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.482). Concordia (MI) recorded marks of 33.5 and 0.452, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Michigan rallied around Ty Groce, who put up 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Channel Banks, meanwhile had a solid performance for Akron, recording 21 points and seven rebounds.
The Zips won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 51-49. Akron’s 0.156 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Eastern Michigan, who had a mark of 0.040. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of Eastern Michigan (190th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 99.1) will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Akron (36th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 89.4). The Zips figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Akron Zips at Eastern Michigan Eagles ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Akron ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.0) while Eastern Michigan ranks 212th (12.7).
- The Zips rank 42nd in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Eagles rank 151st (34.8).
- The Zips rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Eagles rank 212th (25.2).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 36th in steals per game (11.6) while Akron ranks 186th (5.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Michigan has defeated opponents by an average of 7.2 points.
