Akron vs Yale Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/20/24

In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Yale prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 20th at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 6-3 this year after they lost to Milwaukee by a score of 100-81 in their last game. Akron trailed 58-45 at halftime and only scored 36 points in the second half in the loss. The Zips shot 47.2% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 45.5% on free throws in the game. Tavari Johnson led Akron with 22 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Zips won five games in a row, with three of them coming by double digits. Akron has scored 85.2 points per game and they have allowed 75.4 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 19.7 assists per game this season. Nate Johnson is averaging 13.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Akron is shooting 45% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 5-5 this season after they defeated Vermont by a score of 65-50 in their last game. Yale trailed 24-22 at the half, but they scored 43 points in the second half for the double-digit win. The Bulldogs shot 44.2% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Casey Simmons led Yale with 18 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs lost to Rhode Island by a score of 84-78 and Delaware by a score of 100-94. Yale has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 18.9 assists per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 13.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Yale is shooting 49.3% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 38.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Yale will beat Akron

• Yale has won eight of its last nine day games played at neutral venues.
• Akron has lost each of its last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Akron has lost the first half in four of its last five day games played at neutral venues.

Why Akron will beat Yale

• Akron has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Yale has lost the first half in three of its last four games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Nineteen of Akron’s last 20 games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Ten of Yale’s last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Akron vs Yale Prediction 

Akron comes into this game after allowing 100 points to Milwaukee last time out, but they have won five of their last six games. The Zips are scoring over 85 points per game, but they also allow 75.4 points per game on defense. Yale has lost two of their last three, but they played a great second half against Vermont in their last win. The Bulldogs are shooting over 49% from the field, but they have allowed 84 and 100 points in their last two losses. I have not been impressed with either team’s defense and I think we could see a shootout here, so I like the over in this game. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 154.5