The Akron Zips (5-2) challenge the Detroit Titans (3-4) at James A. Rhodes Arena. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Detroit Titans vs. Akron Zips Betting Prediction
In Detroit’s last contest, they were defeated by the Kent State Golden Flashes, 76-72. Making free throws was one of Kent State’s largest advantages. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Titans were 14-18 (77.8 percent). Antoine Davis was Detroit’s high scorer with 30 points on 10-for-25 shooting.
The Zips easily got past the Alabama State Hornets in their last matchup, 86-54. Akron couldn’t miss, shooting 56.7 percent from the field. Alabama State, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of just 32.7. With 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Jimond Ivey put together a good game for Akron.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the fast-breaking Titans will look to push the more half-court-oriented Zips. Since the 2017-18 season, the Titans rank 23rd in possessions per game while the Zips are 222nd.
Detroit vs. Akron Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Akron averages 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 22nd in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 260th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
The Zips rank 109th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Titans rank 314th (16.7).
Akron ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1) while Detroit ranks 308th (39.2).
The Zips rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while the Titans rank 240th (4.1).
Detroit averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 89th in the country. Akron ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
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