MAC Tournament - Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips Betting Line and Trends Report

College basketball betting interest will be high on Thursday when the Eagles of Eastern Michigan hit the hard court against the Zips of Akron.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the Akron Zips to cover the point spread in this one found them as -4-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 24-7 and 10-16-1 ATS Akron Zips will face the 16-16 Eastern Michigan Eagles, who own a 10-16 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Akron Zips are 14-13 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Eastern Michigan Eagles are 14-12.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 97-ranked Akron Zips and the No. 176-rated Eastern Michigan Eagles in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Eastern Michigan Eagles rank No. 115 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 36.38 per game. That compares with Akron’s No. 187 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Akron is college basketball's No. 4-ranked team at 10.45 per game, while the Eastern Michigan Eagles rate No. 201 with 6.5 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

James Thompson IV scored 21 points and helped out with 21 rebounds for Eastern Michigan on Monday, leading the Eagles to a 72-69 victory over Northern Illinois at EMU Convocation Center.

Jimond Ivey scored 14 points leading the Zips to a 66-56 victory over Kent State at Memorial A on Friday.