Nebraska-Omaha vs Akron Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/23/24

The Omaha Mavericks are visiting the Akron Zips on Saturday, November 23rd at the James A. Rhodes Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Omaha Mavericks vs Akron Zips Prediction.

Akron Zips Preview

The Akron Zips have a 1-2 record this season and are coming off a 68-87 loss in Saint Mary’s. The Zips are 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 in over/under while having a 1-0 home record.

Offensively, Akron is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 190th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.7 points per game (249th). The Zips shoot 41.8% from the field (290th) and 39.2% from beyond the arc (44th). The Zips shoot 79.2% from the free-throw line (70th) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (208th).

Nate Johnson leads Akron in scoring this season, with an average of 10 points and 3.7 assists, while Sharron Young adds 10 points.

Omaha Mavericks Preview

The Omaha Mavericks have a 2-3 record this season and are coming off a 73-79 loss in Southern Utah. The Mavericks are 4-0 against the spread, and 2-2 in over/under while having a 1-3 road record. 

Offensively, Omaha is averaging 74 points per game, which ranks 238th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.4 points per game (256th). The Mavericks shoot 45.7% from the field (170th) and 38.7% from beyond the arc (58th). The Mavericks shoot 70% from the free-throw line (191st) and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game (239th).

Marquel Sutton leads Omaha in scoring with an average of 14 points and a team-high 6.4 rebounds, while Ja’Sean Glover adds 11.8 points and 3 rebounds.

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won each of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents at James A. Rhodes Arena.
• Omaha has lost each of its last eight road day games against non-conference opponents.
• Akron has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Akron has lost each of its last four day games against non-conference opponents.
• Akron has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Omaha’s last nine road day games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Akron’s last seven day games has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (69.5).
• Akron ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.5).

Omaha Mavericks vs Akron Zips Prediction

In this Omaha Mavericks vs Akron Zips Prediction, Akron is coming as -11.5 home favorites. This is going to be a very close game, between two teams that look pretty even on paper. Akron is scoring just 3 points more per game, while both teams have identical offenses and 3-point percentages. Akron is shooting better from the charity stripe and grabbing more boards, while Omaha is having a better field goal percentage. In the end, the home-court advantage will be a decisive factor, as Akron has won their only home game this season, and Omaha has won only once in their four road games. Lean with the home team in this one and take the Akron Zips to cover.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Akron Zips -11.5