Akron Zips Take On Northern Illinois Huskies in High Stakes Mid-American Conference Showdown
On Tuesday, two Mid-American Conference teams will square off: the Akron Zips (8-4) will travel to DeKalb, Illinois to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-6). Akron was
Game outlook
On Tuesday, two Mid-American Conference teams will square off: the Akron Zips (8-4) will travel to DeKalb, Illinois to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-6). Akron was recently defeated by St Bonaventure 62-61, ending a four-game winning streak, while Northern Illinois was defeated 103-74 by Iowa and is on a two-game skid. No injury reports have been issued by either team. Want to get in on the action? Our College Basketball Picks are sure to be game-winners!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Zips -210 | Huskies +170
Spread: Zips -5 (-110) | Huskies +5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 68%.
Akron Zips
Akron is currently ranked 175 in overall power ranking, 108 in offense (averaging 78 points per game), 83 in defense (allowing 66.82 points per game), and 8-4 overall (5-5 against the spread). They are averaging 47.26% field goals, 35.71% three pointers, 72.38% free throws, 36.91 rebounds, 15.09 offensive assists and 13.27 turnovers. Defensively, they allow 44.53% field goals, 34.08% three pointers, 63.40% free throws, 30.09 defensive rebounds, 12.91 defensive assists and 13.55 turnovers. Ali Ali is the leading scorer with 18 points per game, followed by Enrique Freeman with 17.7, Kaleb Thornton in assists with 3.0 and Nate Johnson in steals with 1.4. Freeman also leads in rebounds with 13.4 per contest and blocks with 1.5.