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Akron Zips favored to dominate Northern Illinois in MAC showdown, opening line at -20

On Tuesday night, Northern Illinois (5-20, 1-11 MAC) will face off against Akron (20-5, 12-0 MAC) at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Huskies are looking to bounce back from a loss to Ball State, while the Zips are coming off a win against Central Michigan. Akron has a strong record against Northern Illinois in previous matchups and are the clear betting favorite with an opening line of -20. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Northern Illinois vs. Akron prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Huskies +1600 | Zips -4500
• Spread: Huskies +20 (-110) | Zips -20 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 159 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 98%.

Northern Illinois vs Akron Stats

Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies have struggled this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the MAC standings with a record of 5-20. Offensively, they average 71.17 points per game and shoot 41.43% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 76.21 points per game and struggle to defend the three-pointer, allowing opponents to shoot 36.38% from beyond the arc. In their last game, the Huskies scored 83 points with Quentin Jones leading the team with 21 points. They will need to tighten up their defense if they hope to secure a win in their upcoming game.

Akron Zips Analysis

The Akron Zips have been on a 13-game winning streak and are coming into their next game with an impressive record of 20-5. On offense, they average 84.6 points per game and have strong shooting percentages. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing an average of 73.8 points per game. Despite their defensive struggles, the Zips have managed to maintain a high power ranking of 19 and are ranked #10 for offense in the NCAAB. In their upcoming game, Akron will need to tighten up their defense in order to secure another victory.

Akron Zips Favored to Extend Home Winning Streak Against Struggling Huskies

The Akron Zips are currently on a 13-game winning streak at home, while the Huskies are struggling with 13 consecutive losses on the road. Akron appears to have the upper hand in this matchup due to their strong shooting performance, making over 53 percent of their shots and 42 percent of their three-pointers in their last three games. Additionally, Akron's ball movement has been impressive, averaging over 20 assists per game. Their ability to secure offensive rebounds gives them more scoring opportunities, coupled with their low turnover rate which limits their opponents' chances to score. Conversely, the Huskies have shown weaknesses defensively, allowing more than 85 points per game on the road. Given these factors, it is recommended to bet on Akron to cover the spread in this game.

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