The Akron Zips will try to cover the point spread at James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks opened as 12-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks vs Akron Zips Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Akron Zips battles the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, currently sitting with a 6-12 mark (6-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 6-7 for the Akron Zips and 7-8 for the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Akron Zips at No. 99 and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at No. 214 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Akron's No. 92-ranked offense, averaging 76.72 PPG, against a RedHawks defense that ranks No. 91 at 67.78 PPG. The Zips field goal percentage has averaged 42.49% so far, more than the RedHawks marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.17% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eric Washington scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the RedHawks to a win (they lost 77-60 to Buffalo at Millett Hall on Tuesday).
The Zips grabbed a 92-88 win over the Eagles on Tuesday, behind a 28-point effort from Reggie McAdams at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami (Ohio) home to Central Michigan, Tuesday, January 26th
Akron at Northern Illinois, Tuesday, January 26th