The Akron Zips (4-2) will be at home in James A. Rhodes Arena when they square off with the Alabama State Hornets (2-3). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Akron Zips Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Zips defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 61-49, while the Hornets got blown out by the 20th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 105-78.
Akron played a nearly flawless contest. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.275) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.469 (below their season average of 0.527). St. Bonaventure was 0.135 and 0.404, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 32.0). Daniel Utomi had a solid game for Akron with 22 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Alabama State was lifted by Fausto Pichardo, who had 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Alabama State Hornets at Akron Zips Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Akron, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Akron ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Alabama State ranks 215th (20.9).
- The Zips rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Hornets rank 225th (6.8).
- Akron ranks 223rd in assists per game (12.8) while Alabama State ranks 318th (10.4).
- The Hornets rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Zips rank 228th (2.6).
- Alabama State ranks 100th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Akron ranks 241st (33.9).
