The Akron Zips (5-2) will be at home in James A. Rhodes Arena when they challenge the Detroit Titans (3-4). Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Detroit Titans vs. Akron Zips Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Zips had no trouble getting past the Alabama State Hornets, 86-54, while the Titans fell to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 76-72.
The Zips, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.519, had a fantastic mark of 0.667 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 24.3). Detroit, meanwhile, forced Kent State into a turnover percentage of 16.2 (above their season average of 13.0). Jimond Ivey had a good outing for Akron with 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Antoine Davis had a good outing for Detroit, putting up 30 points.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this meeting. Detroit ranks 23rd in possessions per game (74.0) while Akron is 222nd (69.1) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Detroit Titans at Akron Zips ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Akron ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Detroit ranks 260th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Zips rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while the Titans rank 240th (4.1).
- Detroit averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 89th in the country. Akron ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Zips rank 109th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Titans rank 314th (16.7).
- Akron ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1) while Detroit ranks 308th (39.2).
