The Bowling Green Falcons (18-6, 9-2 MAC) will be at James A. Rhodes Arena to go head-to-head against the Akron Zips (17-6, 7-3 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Bowling Green Falcons at Akron Zips ATS Odds
Both teams narrowly defeated their last opponent. The Zips defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 59-58, while the Falcons beat the Toledo Rockets 85-83.
The Falcons had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 12.7) and held the Rockets to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 30.0). Meanwhile, Akron’s 15.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Michigan, who had a mark of 20.4. The Zips’ mark was better than their season average of 16.8, while the Eagles’ was above the 17.1 mark opponents have averaged against Akron this season. Tyler Cheese played well for Akron, putting up 21 points. Meanwhile, Bowling Green was led by Justin Turner, who put up 21 points, five rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Zips won the most recent game 91-67. Akron was lights out from beyond the arc (14-31; 45.2 percent). Bowling Green, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.149 vs. 0.047). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Akron should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Zips rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while Bowling Green ranks 223rd in defensive efficiency.
Bowling Green vs. Akron Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bowling Green averages 39.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. Akron ranks 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- The Zips allow the 11th-fewest assists per game (9.7) while the Falcons rank 45th (10.8).
- The Zips rank 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Falcons rank 197th (23.3).
- Bowling Green ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Akron ranks 118th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Zips’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 10.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
