Akron Zips (18-5) vs. James Madison Dukes (20-3)
February 10, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: James Madison Dukes -5.5; Over/Under: +143
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The Akron Zips and James Madison Dukes face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Akron vs James Madison prediction.
Akron Has Won Three Games in a Row
Akron has played well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Central Michigan, Akron scored 68 points and they ended up winning by 21 points. Two games ago against Toledo, Akron was able to secure the 77-70 victory. Akron on the season is averaging 75.9 points while their defense is giving up 64.3 points per game. The defense is ranked 20th in the league. Enrique Freeman has been the top player averaging 18.5 points while shooting 59.7 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from behind the three point line.
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Big Game for James Madison
James Madison sits with a 21-3 record overall and this would be another good win if they were able to pick up the win. James Madison faced off against Arkansas State in the last game and they were able to secure the 77-73 victory. James Madison is averaging 85.3 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 108th. Terrence Edwards Jr is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line.
Akron vs James Madison Betting Prediction
Akron is going to find success here. Akron is averaging 75.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. I don’t trust this James Madison defense, and that will be the difference. Look for Freeman to have a big game for Akron and I don’t see James Madison really offering any resistance with the defense. Back Akron to come away with a cover the spread.
