Ball State vs Akron Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Akron (16-5) vs Ball State (10-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (James A. Rhodes Arena)
Betting Odds: Akron -14 -- Over/Under: 157 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Ball State vs Akron Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th, at the James A Rhodes Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Cardinals’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Zips’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ball State
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron
-Recent betting trends in games played between Ball State and Akron
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cardinals and Zips.
Ball State Looks for Second Straight Win
Ball State has some confidence right now and they are looking for their second straight win. The Cardinals faced off against the Buffalo Bulls in the last game, and they ended up winning 89-76. At halftime, they were up 45-32 and they never looked back in the second half on the way to the victory. Center Payton Sparks had a strong game, and he couldn’t be slowed on the way to the victory. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points and they are going to need the offense out to a fast start.
Ball State comes into this game with a 10-11 record overall and they have gone 8-10 against the spread. Ball State is averaging 76.1 points while their defense is giving up 73.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 132nd in the league while the defense is ranked 245th. They are averaging 58.46 field goal attempts per game which is 335th in the league. In this game, Ball State needs to get out to a fast start.
Akron Can’t Slip Up
Akron has been playing well heading into this game and they have a whole lot of confidence right now. Akron has won nine games in a row and they have all kinds of confidence right now. Two games ago against Northern Illinois, they won 80-70 and in the last game against Kent State, they ended up winning 85-71. Guard Nate Johnson had a strong game putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Akron comes into this game with a 16-5 record overall and they have gone 11-8 against the spread. Akron comes into this game averaging 84 points while their defense is giving up 72.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 230th in the league. Nate Johnson has been the top player on this team and he’s averaging 13.7 points while shooting 44.5 percent from the field and 29.6 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Akron Will Beat Ball State
- Akron has won each of its last 12 games against Conference opponents.
- Ball State has lost each of its last four games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ball State has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against Conference opponents.
Ball State vs Akron Prediction
Akron can’t slip up in this game, and they aren’t. Akron’s offense is averaging 84 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up score here. Ball State’s offense has been good, averaging 76.1 points per game, but their lack of playing any sort of defense is going to be the difference here, as Akron is going to end up getting the job done. This is one of my favorite plays of the day. Back Akron against the spread.
Shane’s Pick Akron -14
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
