The Akron Zips (3-1) battle against the Illinois State Redbirds (2-2) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Akron Zips vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Prediction
In the Zips’ last contest, they were defeated by the No. 16 Clemson Tigers, 72-69. Clemson’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Akron. The Tigers had a rate of 31.3 (above their season average of 22.9), while the Zips posted a mark of 18.2 (below their season average of 24.3). Loren Cristian Jackson was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Redbirds lost to the Georgia Bulldogs in their last contest, 80-68. Georgia was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Bulldogs made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Redbirds were just 11-19 (57.9 percent). Milik Yarbrough had a solid performance for Illinois State, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
Akron vs. Illinois State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Akron averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 24th in the country. Illinois State ranks 235th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Redbirds rank 68th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Zips rank 229th (2.6).
Akron ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while Illinois State ranks 304th (39.1).
The Zips rank 126th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while the Redbirds rank 243rd (14.5).
Illinois State ranks 117th in steals per game (6.5) while Akron ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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