Akron vs Evansville Prediction 11/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Akron vs Evansville prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 23rd at the UVI Sports & Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 4-1 this season after they defeated Iona by a score of 96-75 in their last game. Akron led 47-33 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 54% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Eric Mahaffey led Akron with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Tavari Johnson added 19 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Akron lost to Purdue by a score of 97-79, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 109-51 before that. The Zips have scored 94.6 points per game with 43.6 rebounds and 21.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.6 points against per game this season. Tavari Johnson is averaging 15.8 points and 4.0 assists per game, while Shammah Scott is averaging 13.2 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Zips. Akron is shooting 47.8% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season. 

Evansville Purple Aces Betting Preview

The Evansville Purple Aces are 3-3 this year after they defeated Oregon State by a score of 73-69 in their last game. Evansville led 30-28 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Purple Aces shot 40% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Joshua Hughes led Evansville with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Bryce Quinet added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Evansville lost to UT Arlington by a score of 84-76 and Middle Tennessee by a score of 77-72. The Purple Aces have scored 73.3 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.2 points against per game this season. Connor Turnbull is averaging 13.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Joshua Hughes has added 13.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Purple Aces. Evansville is shooting 43.4% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 30.5% on three pointers this year. 

Akron vs Evansville Prediction 

Akron comes into this matchup with a 4-1 record to start the year and they have been great offensively so far. The Zips are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored 96 points or more in three of their last four games. Evansville did snap a two game losing streak with a win over Oregon State, but they are shooting just 43% from the field this year. The Purple Aces are a much lower scoring team, but they also play slightly better defense. This Akron team looks very dangerous through five games and I like them to win easily here.

David Racey's Pick: Akron -13.5