The Akron Zips host Ohio on Tuesday, looking to build on their 14-3 mark against the 11-4 Bobcats in college basketball betting action at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Akron Zips as -4-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Akron Zips sport a record of 14-3 and 4-8-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Ohio Bobcats have 11-4 and 4-6-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-7 for the Akron Zips and 2-8-1 for the Ohio Bobcats.
The Akron Zips sit at No. 73 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Ohio Bobcats sit at No. 93 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Akron's No. 57-ranked scoring average of 78.94 PPG, against a Ohio Bobcats defense rated No. 38 and allowing 65.27 PPG. The Akron Zips FG% has averaged 48.26% to date this season, more than the Ohio Bobcats shooters have managed so far (43.79% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ohio suffered a 53-49 loss against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, getting 14 points from Jason Carter in a losing effort at Ohio University Convocation Center.
Akron earned a 74-70 victory over Miami-Ohio on Saturday, getting 15 points from Daniel Utomi at Millett Hall.
- Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Ohio is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Ohio is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio's last 6 games on the road
- Akron is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Akron is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Ohio
Next Betting Matchups
Ohio at Northern Illinois, Saturday, January 21st
Akron at Eastern Michigan, Friday, January 20th
