Central Michigan Chippewas vs
Akron ZipsPredictions & Preview

Akron Zips Favored to Win Against Central Michigan Chippewas in MAC Showdown

The Central Michigan Chippewas will be facing off against the Akron Zips in a Mid-American Conference game on Tuesday. Central Michigan is coming off a loss to Ohio in their MAC opener and has lost four of their last five games. Akron, on the other hand, defeated Bowling Green in their opening MAC game and has won two of their last three. Both teams have no players listed on their injury reports. Akron is currently favored to win with a spread of -8.5. For more detailed predictions and to take advantage of sportsbook promo codes, continue to shop around for the best odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Chippewas +268 | Zips -340
• Spread: Chippewas +8.5 (-110) | Zips -8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 77%.

Central Michigan vs Akron Stats

Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan has been performing well in the NCAAB, ranking 207th in offense and 171st in defense. They have a power ranking of 306 and a record of 6-7 (5-4 ATS) for the season. The team averages 74.92 points per game on 46.21% shooting from the field and 31.90% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.75 points per game with opponents shooting 41.31% from the field and 29.34% from three-point territory. Leading scorers for Central Michigan include Jakobi Heady with 13.3 points per game and Ugnius Jarusevisius with 12.5 points per game. Anthony Pritchard leads in assists, Heady in rebounds, Pritchard in steals, and Bryan Ndonga in blocked shots. The team averages 37.50 rebounds, 15.00 assists, and 14.42 turnovers per game. Heady is averaging 6.8 rebounds per game, Pritchard averages 4.1 assists, Ndonga averages 0.8 blocks, and Pritchard averages 2.4 steals per game.

Akron Zips Analysis

The Akron Zips basketball team is scoring an average of 79.9 points per game while allowing 72.9 points per game. They shoot 42.6% overall and 34.2% from 3-point territory, while allowing opponents to shoot 43.2% overall and 33.0% from 3-point territory. Tavari Johnson leads the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game, followed by Nate Johnson with 11.5 points per game. James Okonkwo leads in rebounds with 8.6 per game. Akron has a power ranking of 173 and ranks 84th in offense and 230th in defense. They have a record of 8-5 overall. In their last 3 matchups against Central Michigan, Akron went 0-3. The team averages 39.92 rebounds per game, 17.23 offensive assists, and 12.69 turnovers per game. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 43.18% from the field and 32.99% from 3-point territory.

Akron's High-Scoring Offense Poses Challenge for Central Michigan's Defense

Akron's high-scoring offense presents a challenge for Central Michigan's defense. Akron averages 79.9 points per game while shooting 34.2% from 3-point territory, showcasing their offensive prowess. On the other hand, Central Michigan scores 73.5 points per game with a 3-point shooting percentage of just 31%, ranking them 303rd in the nation. Despite Central Michigan's slower playing pace, allowing only 69.7 points per game, Akron's fast tempo of 72.1 (33rd in the nation) is likely to create a high-scoring game. Akron has a track record of covering the spread in four of the last six matchups against Central Michigan. This game is anticipated to be a challenge for Central Michigan's defense due to Akron's offensive strength and fast tempo play style.

Sources: [ 2 ] [ 4 ]