Akron vs Central Michigan 3/4/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Central Michigan Chippewas (7-21) vs. Akron Zips (20-9)
March 4, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Akron Zips -14 / Central Michigan Chippewas +14; Over/Under: -135.5
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The Central Michigan Chippewas and Akron Zips meet Friday in college basketball action at the James A. Rhodes Arena. The Central Michigan Chippewas need a win after losing eight of their last 10 games. The Akron Zips look to build on their four-game winning streak.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 66.1 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 77.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Kevin Miller is averaging 13.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Cameron Healy is averaging 12 points and 2.3 rebounds. Jermaine Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Harrison Henderson is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.
The Akron Zips are averaging 71.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 63.2 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Ali Ali is averaging 14.1 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Enrique Freeman is averaging 13.3 points and 1.3 assists. Xavier Castaneda is the third double-digit scorer and Bryan Trimble Jr. is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Akron Zips are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free throw line. The Akron Zips are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
The Chippewas are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. The Zips are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 7-3 in Chippewas last 10 road games. The over is 9-4 in Zips last 13 home games. The home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The Akron Zips aren’t a team I’m thrilled to back in the big favorite role, given their covering inconsistency. However, the Central Michigan Chippewas are god awful, losing on the season by an average of 11.8 points, on the road by an average of 11.3 points and in the underdog role by an average of 13.1 points. Can’t get behind the Chippewas with any confidence. It’s Akron or pass for me.
