Massachusetts Minutemen at Akron Zips Betting Prediction 12/30/19

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A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Akron Zips (9-3) when they take on the Massachusetts Minutemen (6-6) at James A. Rhodes Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Akron Zips Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Zips were beaten by the Liberty Flames, 80-67, while the Minutemen dismantled the Maine Black Bears, 74-53.

Massachusetts played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.0 (better than their season average of 17.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.531 (above their season average of 0.510). For those same stats, Maine put up marks of 27.3 and 0.438, respectively. Akron, on the other hand, held Liberty to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.9 (below their season average of 26.6). Akron rallied around Channel Banks, who finished with 17 points and five rebounds. Tre Mitchell, meanwhile fueled Massachusetts with 23 points and seven rebounds.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Akron should have a considerable edge. The Zips defense ranks 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.423), while the Massachusetts offense is ranked 139th in effective field goal percentage (0.512).

Massachusetts Minutemen at Akron Zips ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Akron ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (39.5) while Massachusetts ranks 245th (31.7).
  • The Zips rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Minutemen rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4).
  • Massachusetts is 32nd in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Akron is 55th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Zips rank eighth in assists allowed per game (8.8) while the Minutemen rank 196th (14.8).
  • Massachusetts ranks 63rd in steals per game (7.9) while Akron ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (7.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (8.4 above their season average).
  • The Zips’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 12.2 for the season.