Akron Zips Listed as Favored Team in MAC Game against Eastern Michigan Eagles

Game outlook

The Akron Zips will face off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a MAC game, with Akron being listed as the favored team with a -10.5 opening line. Despite a recent road loss against Miami Ohio, the Zips hold a favorable record and have previously secured two victories against Eastern Michigan in the previous season. The betting line has remained unchanged since its opening.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Zips -550 | Eagles +410

Spread: Zips -10.5 (-110) | Eagles +10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 85%.

Akron Zips

The Akron Zips, currently ranked 97th in DI according to Ken Pomeroy's ratings, are looking to bounce back after suffering their first conference loss. Despite this setback, Akron had a strong start to their MAC games, winning seven in a row and mostly securing their victories by a significant margin. However, they have had some close wins and also faced a narrow defeat against Miami Ohio. In their recent games, Enrique Freeman has consistently performed well, scoring over 20 points in three of the last five games. He is currently averaging 18.6 points per game with a 58% shooting percentage. Ali Ali, another key player for the Zips, has scored at least 15 points in three of the last five games and has an average of 16.3 points per game with a 46% shooting percentage. Nate Johnson has also contributed double-digit scores in two of the last five games, averaging 8.4 points per game with a 47% shooting percentage. Akron has had success on the road this season, winning 5 out of 7 games, including a victory against Northern Illinois. They have consistently scored over 73 points in conference games and have an average of 76.2 points per game, ranking them 130th in the country. On the defensive end, they have been conceding an average of only 65.8 points, placing them at 40th in the nation. In terms of power rankings, Akron is ranked 64th and offense is their stronger suit, currently ranked 119th with an average of 76.58 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 47.14% (ranked 60th), while their free throw percentage is 72.68% (ranked 126th). They have also been successful from beyond the arc, making 35.68% of their three-pointers (ranked 99th). Defensively, Akron allows opponents to make 42.65% of their field goals (ranked 135th), 66.90% of their free throws (ranked 24th), and 32.01% of their three-pointers (ranked 112th). They have been strong on the boards, averaging 36.21 rebounds per game (ranked 167th), and have recorded 31.74 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 31st). Their passing game has been decent, with average Ali for 3️⃣! #GoZips 🦘 #1Akron pic.twitter.com/Uyzp0foX6g