The Central Michigan Chippewas (14-4, 3-2 MAC) and their sensational offense visit Akron to take on the Zips (10-8, 2-3 MAC) and their superb defense. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Akron Zips ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Zips fell to the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 68-61, while the Chippewas were defeated by the Ball State Cardinals, 83-72.
Central Michigan did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (11-15; 73.3 percent) while Akron had a better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 15.8). Tyler Cheese fueled Akron with 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Central Michigan rallied around Rob Montgomery, who contributed 19 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Larry Austin Jr. led the Chippewas to an 88-86 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 11 assists. Central Michigan’s 0.162 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Akron, who had a rate of 0.133.
Akron could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Zips currently rank 246th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.215, while Central Michigan ranks 44th in FTA rate allowed (0.185). Furthermore, the Chippewas’ 29th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 114.4) will battle against the Zips’ 36th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.9).
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Akron Zips Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Central Michigan ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Akron ranks 207th (34.4).
- The Zips rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Chippewas rank 126th (3.9).
- Akron is seventh in the country with 9.7 assists allowed per game while Central Michigan is 43rd with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
- The Zips rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.2) while the Chippewas rank 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Central Michigan ranks 19th in steals per game (8.6) while Akron ranks 170th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Zips have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Akron has defeated opponents by an average of 8.9 points.
