Akron vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks

Eastern Michigan (7-7) vs Akron (9-5)

Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:30 pm (Gervin GameAbove Center)

Betting Odds: Eastern Michigan +7.5 -- Over/Under: 152.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 9-5 (2-0) this season after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 87-71 in their last game. Akron led 41-38 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Zips shot 46.2% from the field, 43.9% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Seth Wilson led Akron with 18 points and five rebounds, while Nate Johnson added 13 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Zips defeated Bowling Green by a score of 71-68 but did lose to Princeton by a score of 76-75 before that. Akron has won three of their last four games and they are one of four remaining undefeated teams in the MAC. Akron has scored 80.4 points per game and they have allowed 72.7 points per game, while also averaging 40.2 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game this season. Tavari Johnson is averaging 12.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Nate Johnson is averaging 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Akron is shooting 42.9% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 7-7 (1-1) this year after they lost to Toledo by a score of 90-87 in their last game. Eastern Michigan trailed 46-33 at halftime, but they did score 54 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Eagles shot 55.4% from the field, 43.5% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Christian Henry led Eastern Michigan with 25 points and five assists, while Jalen Terry added 23 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Eagles defeated NIU by a total of 75-71 but did lose to Davidson by a score of 86-64 before that. Eastern Michigan has lost five of their last seven games, but they did win the three games prior to that. Eastern Michigan has scored 72.1 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 16.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jalen Terry is averaging 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Eastern Michigan is shooting 45.3% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Eastern Michigan will beat Akron

  • Eastern Michigan has won nine of its last 10 day games following a road loss.
  • Akron has lost three of its last four road games against the Mid-American Conference.

Why Akron will beat Eastern Michigan

  • Akron has won nine of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents.
  • Akron has won the first half in six of its last seven games against Eastern Michigan.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Akron ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
  • Akron ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.5).

Akron vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 

Eastern Michigan comes into this matchup after playing a strong second half against Toledo in their last game, and they will look to get back into the win column here. The Eagles did win their last conference game at home against NIU, but they are allowing 76.5 points per game this season. Eastern Michigan has allowed at least 86 points in four of their last seven games and they will face a strong Akron team here. The Zips are only shooting 42.9% from the field, but they are scoring over 80 points per game. Akron also has some issues on defense, but they haven’t been too bad recently. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this game, as Eastern Michigan builds off of that second half against Toledo, so give me the over here. 

David’s Pick Over 152.5

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