Akron vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/15/24

The Akron Zips and Milwaukee Panthers meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s an Akron vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Prediction. This article will include an Akron vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Pick.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips beat Alabama State and Northern Kentucky, and they play Yale, Princeton, and Bowling Green next. The Akron Zips are averaging 85.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Nate Johnson is averaging 12.4 points and 3.4 assists, while Tavari Johnson is averaging 11.9 points and 1.4 rebounds. Isaiah Gray is the third double-digit scorer and Bowen Hardman is grabbing 0.8 rebounds. The Akron Zips are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Akron Zips are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Panthers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Panthers beat Cleveland State and Green Bay, and they play IUPUI, Oakland, Detroit, and PFW next. The Milwaukee Panthers are averaging 79.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Themus Fulks is averaging 14.3 points and 5.3 assists, while AJ McKee is averaging 14.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. Kentrell Pullian is the third double-digit scorer and Jamichael Stillwell is grabbing 11.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Panthers are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Panthers are allowing 3.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Panthers will win

• Milwaukee has won each of its last six Sunday day games.
• Akron has lost six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Akron has lost the first half in three of its last four day games played at neutral venues.

Akron vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Prediction

I considered the free bucket with the Akron Zips because they’re playing winning ball, and they can shoot the rock. The problem is the Milwaukee Panthers are the more efficient side, and they’re unbeaten at home. Milwaukee has also covered 4 of its last 5 games. I’d need more points to give Akron a serious look. The Milwaukee Panthers find better offense in the half-court and that should be the difference in this contest. I’ll lay the bucket with the Panthers at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Wisconsin-Milwaukee -1.5