The Akron Zips (3-2) square off against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (1-4) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Akron Zips vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The Zips are trying to rebound after their 73-68 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in their last outing. Illinois State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Akron. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.518 (above their season average of 0.514), while the Zips posted a mark of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.570). Jimond Ivey led Akron in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Bonnies played, they were blown out by the Boise State Broncos, 72-52. Boise State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over St. Bonaventure. The Broncos had a rate of 0.733 (above their season average of 0.511), while the Bonnies posted a mark of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.481). With 20 points, Kyle Lofton put together a solid performance for St. Bonaventure.
The physical St. Bonaventure offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. Dating back to last season, the Bonnies rank 20th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.296, while Akron ranks 271st in FTA rate allowed (0.263).
Akron vs. St. Bonaventure Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Akron ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while St. Bonaventure ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
The Bonnies rank 114th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Zips rank 235th (2.6).
St. Bonaventure ranks 196th in rebounds per game (35.0) while Akron ranks 250th (33.9).
The Bonnies average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. The Zips rank 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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