The Akron Zips (9-2) clash against the Liberty Flames (13-0) in the at Entertainment & Sports Arena. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Akron Zips vs. Liberty Flames ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Flames were victorious over the Towson Tigers 66-54, while the Zips won a close one over the Tulane Green Wave 62-61.
Akron played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.292) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.509). For those same stats, Tulane put up marks of 0.078 and 0.438, respectively. The Flames, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.125) and had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 18.1). Liberty was lifted by Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz, who recorded 16 points. Xeyrius Williams, meanwhile was a key piece for Akron with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Liberty ranks 16th in offensive efficiency and Akron ranks 10th in defensive efficiency.
Akron Zips vs. Liberty Flames Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Akron ranks 193rd (37.4).
- The Flames rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Zips rank 58th (2.8).
- Liberty is second in the country with 7.2 assists allowed per game while Akron is fourth with 8.4 assists allowed per game.
- The Flames rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Zips rank 144th (7.4).
- Akron ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Liberty ranks 129th (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 26.2, up from 20.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
