Tulane vs Akron Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Tulane vs Akron Prediction

In this Tulane vs Akron prediction, Akron is coming in as a -12.5 home favorite. Both teams have two wins this season but Akron has been undefeated and will be playing its first home game against a Division I team. Tulane will be tested for the first time on the road and its defense has been shaky at best, as it has been averaging almost 83 points per game. Tulane will face an Akron team that has been excellent defensively so far, allowing just 62.5 points per game and will be playing in front of its home crowd, so they are the side in this matchup. Take Akron and lay the points at home.

Akron Zips Preview

The Akron Zips have a 2-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 1-0 road record. They are coming off a 112-64 home win against Muskingum, following a 75-61 road win against Louisiana, and will face Bucknell and WVU Tech next.

Offensively, they are averaging 93.5 points per game, while allowing 62.5 points per game defensively. The Zips are shooting 52% from the field and are making 11.5 three-pointers per game with a 35.9% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 31.9% from the field and 32.8% from the 3-point range. They are making 17 free throws per game and shooting with a 72.3% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game and allow 27 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 20 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 13 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 9 steals per game, while committing 13 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 13 turnovers per game. They commit 16.5 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5.

Tahj Staveskie leads Akron in scoring, averaging 19 ppg on 38.7% shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds per game. Ty Pence follows with 16 ppg on 52.6% shooting from the field, adding 6.5 rebounds per game. Evan Mahaffey follows with 12 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 4 assists per game. Colin White follows with 10 ppg on 60% shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds per game. Buddy Hammer Jr. leads the team in rebounds with 7 per game.

Tulane Green Wave Preview

The Tulane Green Wave have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-1 home record. They are coming off a 77-63 home win against Nicholls, following an 85-87 home loss against Jackson State and a 100-98 home win against UT Martin, and will face Louisiana Tech and Georgia State next.

Offensively, they are averaging 87.3 points per game, while allowing 82.7 points per game defensively. The Wave are shooting 46.2% from the field and are making 7.7 three-pointers per game with a 41.1% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 45.9% from the field and 37% from the 3-point range. They are making 27.7 free throws per game and shooting with a 72.8% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 38 rebounds per game and allow 32.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 11.7 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 14.3 assists per game. They average 2.3 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game, while committing 12.7 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game. They commit 16.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.9.

Krystian Lewis leads Tulane in scoring, averaging 28.3 ppg on 44.7% shooting from the field, adding 6.3 rebounds per game. Tyler Ringgold follows with 13 ppg on 43.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game. TJ Nadeau follows with 12 ppg on 38.7% shooting from the field, adding 4 rebounds per game. Joah Chappelle follows with 10.7 ppg on 76.9% shooting from the field, adding 5.3 rebounds per game. KJ Greene leads the team in assists with 4 per game.

Tulane Green Wave @ Akron Zips Betting Trends: November 14, 2026

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won each of its last 32 games at James A. Rhodes Arena.

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

• Tulane has won four of its last five day games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Fifteen of Akron’s last 17 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Twenty of Tulane’s last 25 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (31.9%).
• Akron ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (18.5).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Akron -12.5