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Akron vs Princeton Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/30/24
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Princeton (9-4) vs Akron (7-4)
December 30, 2024 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Princeton -6 / Akron +6 — Over/Under: 155.5
The Akron Zips and Princeton Tigers meet Monday in college basketball action at the Lloyd Noble Center. Here’s an Akron vs Princeton Prediction. This article will include an Akron vs Princeton Pick.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips lost to Yale, beat Jackson State, and they play Bowling Green, Central Michigan, and Eastern Michigan next. The Akron Zips are averaging 81.2 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Tavari Johnson is averaging 13.3 points and 3.5 assists, while Nate Johnson is averaging 11.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Isaiah Gray is dishing 2.9 assists and Josiah Harris is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Akron Zips are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Akron Zips are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Princeton Tigers Betting Preview
The Princeton Tigers beat Monmouth and Rutgers, and they play Harvard, Dartmouth, and Columbia next. The Princeton Tigers are averaging 76.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Xaivian Lee is averaging 16.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Caden Pierce is averaging 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. Dalen Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Blake Peters is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Princeton Tigers are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. The Princeton Tigers are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Princeton Tigers will win
- Princeton has won each of its last 21 day games at Jadwin Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Princeton’s last 10 day games at Jadwin Gymnasium have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Twenty-five of Akron’s last 31 day games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Princeton ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.2).
- Princeton ranks T47th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.5).
- Akron ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- Akron ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.2).
Akron vs Princeton Prediction
We’re sure to see a sloppy performance with an early start time, but I’m still leaning toward Princeton with a comfortable win. The Akron Zips haven’t done well against above-average competition this season, and their defense takes a step in the wrong direction. The Princeton Tigers have won 5 of their last 6 games, and they’re simply more efficient on the offensive side of the floor. Akron has also failed to cover 5 of its last 8 games. With the deeper and sharper offense, I’ll side with Princeton to get a win and cover on Monday afternoon.
