The Miami (OH) RedHawks (14-12, 6-7 MAC) will be at James A. Rhodes Arena to square off against the Akron Zips (14-12, 6-7 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Akron Zips ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Zips fell to the Bowling Green Falcons, 73-69, while the RedHawks won a close one over the Ball State Cardinals, 69-66.
Miami (OH) dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.239) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 30.4). For those same stats, Ball State was 0.304 and 18.4, respectively. Akron, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 14.1). Akron’s Loren Cristian Jackson had a good game, finishing with 14 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Precious Ayah played a key role for Miami (OH) with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Bam Bowman led the RedHawks to a 68-61 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Miami (OH)’s 0.200 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Akron, who had a rate of 0.115.
Akron should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Akron ranks 50th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Miami (OH) forces the 68th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).
Miami (OH) at Akron Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Miami (OH) ranks 95th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Akron ranks 274th (38.5).
- The Zips are 11th in the country with 10.1 assists allowed per game while the RedHawks are 55th with 11.6 assists allowed per game.
- Akron is 30th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Miami (OH) is 44th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Zips average 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. The RedHawks rank 159th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- Akron ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Miami (OH) ranks 76th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The RedHawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
