The Akron Zips (4-2) meet the Alabama State Hornets (2-3) at James A. Rhodes Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Alabama State Hornets at Akron Zips Free Prediction
The Hornets are trying to rebound after their 105-78 loss to the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes in their last matchup. Iowa made good use of their 29 trips to the charity stripe, making 24 of them (82.8 percent). Alabama State, meanwhile, was just 2-8 (25.0 percent). Fausto Pichardo had a good outing for Alabama State, putting up 12 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Zips’ previous outing, they defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 61-49. The Zips knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and held the Bonnies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.461). Daniel Utomi was the game’s top scorer with 22 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
Alabama State at Akron Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Akron ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Alabama State ranks 215th (20.9).
The Hornets rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Zips rank 228th (2.6).
Alabama State ranks 100th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Akron ranks 241st (33.9).
The Zips rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Hornets rank 225th (6.8).
Akron ranks 223rd in assists per game (12.8) while Alabama State ranks 318th (10.4).
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