The Chicago State Cougars (0-4) seek their first win when they clash with the Akron Zips (2-0) at James A. Rhodes Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Akron Zips Betting Prediction
The Cougars are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-71 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in their last matchup. Illinois State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Chicago State. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.525 (below their season average of 0.543), while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.408 (below the 0.592 mark opponents have averaged against Illinois State this season). Cameron Bowles led Chicago State in scoring with 19 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
In the Zips’ last game, they dismantled the Youngstown State Penguins, 98-69. The Zips had a much better free throw rate (0.297 vs. 0.083) and had a much better turnover percentage (6.2 vs. 18.9). Daniel Utomi was the game’s top scorer with 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
It will be a battle of contrasting tempos as the fast-breaking Cougars will look to push the slower-paced Zips. Dating back to last season, the Cougars rank 40th in possessions per game while the Zips are 206th.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Akron Zips Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Akron ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Chicago State ranks 307th (17.2).
The Zips rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.2) while the Cougars rank 304th (18.3).
Akron ranks 160th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Chicago State ranks 312th (39.9).
The Cougars average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. The Zips rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Akron ranks 171st in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while Chicago State ranks 253rd (4.5).
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