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Akron Zips Expected to Dominate Eastern Michigan Eagles in Mid-American Conference Basketball Showdown

In this content, we learn about an upcoming Mid-American Conference basketball game between the Akron Zips and the Eastern Michigan Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The Akron Zips, with a record of 9-5 and 2-0 in MAC play, are on a winning streak, while the Eastern Michigan Eagles, with a record of 7-7 and 1-1 in MAC play, have lost five of their last seven games. Both teams have no players listed on their injury reports. Akron is the favorite to win with a -7.5 opening line that has remained unchanged. This preview offers an in-depth look at the upcoming game and encourages sports betting enthusiasts to take advantage of the best betting promotions available.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Zips -300 | Eagles +240
• Spread: Zips -7.5 (-110) | Eagles +7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 75%.

Akron vs Eastern Michigan Stats

Akron Zips

The Akron Zips basketball team is currently averaging 80.5 points per game and allowing 72.7 points per game, ranking 69th and 227th respectively. They have a shooting percentage of 42.9% overall and 35.0% from 3-point territory. Tulare Johnson leads the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game, while Nate Johnson averages 11.6 points per game. Akron's defense holds opponents to 43.2% shooting overall and 33.3% from 3-point territory. The team has a power ranking of 73 and is currently 9-5 this season. Offensively, the Zips rank #78 in scoring and #292 in field goal percentage. Defensively, they allow 43.18% shooting from the field and 32.99% from 3-point range. Overall, Akron has shown strengths in rebounding and passing, but struggles with turnovers.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Analysis

The Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball team has an average of 72.1 points per game and allows an average of 76.5 points per game, ranking 256th and 307th, respectively. The team shoots 45.3% overall and 33.5% from 3-point territory, ranking 169th and 198th. On defense, opponents shoot 46.8% overall and 38.3% from 3-point territory against the Eagles, ranking 331st and 359th. De'Sean Nelson leads the team with an average of 16.0 points per game, while Jalen Terry averages 15.8 points per game. Christian Henry leads in assists with 3.7 per game, Nelson leads in rebounds with 5.8 per game, Terry leads in steals with 1.5 per game, and Jalen Billingsley leads in blocked shots with 0.7 per game.

Overall, the Eastern Michigan Eagles have a power ranking of 241 and are ranked #283 for offense and #286 for defense. The team has an average of 70.92 points per game on offense and allows an average of 75.46 points per game on defense. They have a record of 7-7 overall and 5-8 against the spread. The Eagles shoot 44.49% of their field goals, 68.24% of their free throws, and 32.75% of their three-pointers. They average 32.85 rebounds per game, 13.23 offensive assists, and 12.62 turnovers per game. On defense, the Eagles allow opponents to shoot 46.38% of their field goals, 74.41% of their free throws, and 37.97% of their three-pointers. They average 34.38 defensive rebounds, 14.00 defensive assists, and 12.92 turnovers per game.

Akron Zips Set to Exploit Defensive Weaknesses of Eastern Michigan in Upcoming Matchup

The Akron Zips, ranked 69th in the nation with an average of 80.5 points per game, are poised to exploit the defensive vulnerabilities of Eastern Michigan, who allow opponents an average of 76.5 points per game at 307th in the nation. Akron excels in three-point shooting, boasting a 35% success rate in long-range attempts, while Eastern Michigan struggles with perimeter defense, allowing opponents to shoot 38.3% from beyond the arc. In recent matchups, Akron has covered the spread in four of the last five games against Eastern Michigan, while Eastern Michigan has only covered the spread in two of its last seven games and one of its last five home games. With an offense averaging 72.1 points per game, Eastern Michigan is expected to struggle against Akron's high-scoring offense in their upcoming game.

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