Yale vs Akron Prediction 11/24/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Yale vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 24th at the UVI Sports & Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 5-1 this season after they defeated Charleston by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Yale led 41-33 at halftime, but only scored 33 points in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 47% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Nick Townsend led Yale with 32 points and nine rebounds, while Isaac Celiscar added 12 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Yale defeated Green Bay by a score of 73-67, but lost to Rhode Island by a score of 86-77 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 86.0 points per game with 32.6 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.0 points against per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 17.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Riley Fox is averaging 14.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Yale is shooting 51.8% from the field, 82.0% on free throws, and 46.4% on three pointers this season. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 5-1 this year after they defeated Evansville by a score of 97-59 in their last game. Akron led 44-36 at halftime and outscored Evansville 53-23 in the second half for the blowout win. The Zips shot 56% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Tavari Johnson led Akron with 19 points and four assists, while Bowen Hardman added 19 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, Akron defeated Iona by a score of 96-75, but lost to Purdue by a score of 97-79 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, 74.0% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won 26 of its last 27 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Yale Bulldogs will win

• Yale has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.0).
• Akron ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (34.4).
• Yale is one of two teams to ranks in the top-10 for both three-point percentage and free throw percentage this season.
• Yale ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (82.0%).

Yale vs Akron Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 5-1 record to start the season and this should be a fantastic game to watch between two very good mid-majors. Yale is shooting 52% from the field this year and they have held three of their last five opponents to 67 points or fewer. Akron is shooting 48% from the field and they have scored at least 96 points in four of their last five games. The Zips have also been very strong defensively and they should have a decent rebounding advantage in this contest. Take Akron to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Akron ATS