The North Carolina Central Eagles (1-1) will travel to James A. Rhodes Arena to square off against the Akron Zips (1-1). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Akron Zips Betting Odds
In their last game, the Zips fell to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 94-84, while the Eagles defeated the USC Upstate Spartans, 73-64.
North Carolina Central dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.391 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.598. For those same stats, USC Upstate put up marks of 0.169 and 0.408, respectively. Akron, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 vs. 25.7). Xeyrius Williams had a good outing for Akron, recording 20 points and six rebounds. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, was lifted by Jibri Blount, who recorded 16 points and 19 rebounds.
Akron might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, North Carolina Central ranks 69th in defensive efficiency while the Zips rank 276th in offensive efficiency.
North Carolina Central vs. Akron ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Carolina Central ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Akron ranks 297th (39.0).
- The Zips average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 150th in the country. The Eagles rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Zips rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while the Eagles rank 246th (20.3).
- North Carolina Central ranks 41st in assists per game (15.4) while Akron ranks 235th (12.2).
