Akron vs Ohio 1/4/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Ohio Bobcats (10-2) vs. Akron Zips (8-3)
January 4, 2022 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Akron Zips -2 / Ohio Bobcats +2; Over/Under: +129
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The Ohio Bobcats and Akron Zips meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the James A. Rhodes Arena. The Ohio Bobcats look to build on their five-game winning streak. The Akron Zips look to build on their six-game winning streak.
The Ohio Bobcats are averaging 72.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Mark Sears is averaging 18.7 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jason Carter is averaging 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds. Ben Vander Plas is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Brown is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Ohio Bobcats are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio Bobcats are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
The Akron Zips are averaging 74.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 60.8 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Ali Ali is averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Enrique Freeman is averaging 12.7 points and 1.2 assists. Xavier Castaneda is the third double-digit scorer and Bryan Trimble Jr. is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Akron Zips are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Akron Zips are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
The Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Zips are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 6-2 in Bobcats last 8 overall. The over is 5-1 in Zips last 6 overall. The underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
You could make a case for either of these teams with the way they’re playing right now. However, it’s Akron that’s shown more promise at both ends of the floor, and the Zips have had more success against the spread this season as well. The Ohio Bobcats are winning, but they’re not covering numbers, and I question if they’re consistent enough offensively to get the job done here on the road. Give me Akron.
