Akron Zips vs Ball St. Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
In Tuesday evening's MACtion, the Akron Zips will face off against the Ball State Cardinals at Worthen Arena. The Zips, who currently hold a record of 29-6 with a 2-0
Game outlook
In Tuesday evening's MACtion, the Akron Zips will face off against the Ball State Cardinals at Worthen Arena. The Zips, who currently hold a record of 29-6 with a 2-0 conference standing, are coming off a two-game winning streak, including a convincing 83-67 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons. On the other hand, the Cardinals, with an 8-6 overall record and a disappointing 0-2 conference standing, are struggling with a four-game losing streak, the latest being a 71-65 home loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas. Despite the Cardinals' recent struggles, Akron enters the game as the betting favorite with an opening line of -7.5, and the current line sees them as -7.25 favorites.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Zips -330 | Cardinals +265
Spread: Zips -7.25 (-110) | Cardinals +7.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 77%.
Akron Zips
The Akron Zips recently had a successful game against the Bowling Green Falcons, securing an 83-67 home win. The team's strong shooting performance, with a 50.0 percent field goal percentage and 41.7 percent three-point percentage, contributed to their victory. Senior forward Enrique Freeman played exceptionally well, recording 24 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and three turnovers. Defensively, the Zips limited the Falcons to a 43.6 percent shooting overall and 26.1 percent from the three-point line. The team's offensive performance has been average, ranking 126th in college basketball with an average of 77.0 points per game. However, their defense has been a strong suit, allowing an average of 65.4 points per game, placing them 53rd in the nation. In terms of rankings, Akron holds the 129th position in offense, scoring an average of 77.0 points per game. Defensively, they rank 56th, allowing an average of 65.36 points per game. The team has a power ranking of 82 and a record of 10-4 (7-5 ATS) for the season. Offensively, the Zips have a field goal percentage of 47.37 percent, ranking 63rd, and a free throw percentage of 71.64 percent, ranking 159th. They also have a three-point percentage of 36.31 percent, ranking 81st. In terms of rebounds, they average 36.86 per game, ranking 169th. They have an average of 14.86 offensive assists and 12.79 turnovers per game, ranking 110th and 221st, respectively. Defensively, Akron allows a field goal percentage of 43.14 percent, ranking 200th, and a free throw percentage of 64.56 percent, ranking 11th. They allow a three-point percentage of 31.80 percent, ranking 129th. The team averages 30.57 defensive rebounds per game, ranking 30th. They also have an average of 11.71 defensive assists and 13.00 turnovers per game, ranking 104th and 157th, respectively. As for injuries, there are currently no reported injuries for the Akron Zips.