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12-6 Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Akron Zips 15-3
2017 NCAA Basketball – MAC
Date: Friday, January 20, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM ET
Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena Akron, Ohio.
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Akron -5
CBB Betting Total: 145
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This is a MAC match up where each of these teams is atop the division in the conference.
Eastern Michigan has won 6 of their last 7 games, including their last 3, and they are tied along with Northern Illinois atop the MAC West Division.
Akron is riding an 8-game winning streak and they are undefeated in conference play at 5-0 and atop the Mac East Division.
In their last games Akron beat Ohio 83-68 and Eastern Michigan beat Western Michigan 86-80.
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Eastern Michigan ranks a solid 28th in the nation in points per game and only tied for 153rd in points allowed.
In the win over Western Michigan in their last game EMU did not play a great game on D allowing WMU to shoot 51.9% from the floor, but they shot a scorching 58%. After being down by 5 points at the half the Eagles stormed back in the 2nd half and outscored Western Michigan 58-47.
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In the WMU game James Thompson IV had a season-high 26 points and he also grabbed 11 rebounds. Three other players scored in double figures and Ty Toney and reserve Willie Mangum IV combined for 31 points.
Not only did EMU shoot a great FG% in the WMU game, but they also forced 15 turnovers and outscored WMU on the free throw line 23-11.
Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in their last four games facing Akron.
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This season Eastern Michigan is only 3-5 on the road.
Akron Zips
Akron ranks tied for 57th in the nation in points per game and 103rd in points allowed.
Akron had a big match up in their last game with Ohio and if they would have lost they would have been tied with them in their MAC division. However, they won by shooting 55.4% from the floor, holding Ohio to 44.4% shooting, and they outscored them by 12 points in the 2nd half.
In the Ohio game Kwan Cheatham Jr. scored 17 points and had 13 rebounds, which was his 3rd double-double on the season and 4 starters scored in double figures.
Isaiah Johnson is one of 4 Akron players averaging in double figures and he and Cheatham Jr. are a formidable frontcourt duo that are each averaging 7.3 rpg.
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Last season Akron beat Eastern Michigan twice including beating them in the conference tournament.
This season Akron is 9-0 at home.
CBB Betting Trends:
- EMU is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.
- EMU is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
- AKR is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- AKR is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Free Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Akron Zips NCAAB Prediction:
EMU has covered in their last 4 games facing Akron, but that trend will not continue. The Zips will win this game and stay perfect in MAC play.
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The Zips will move to 10-0 at home this season with a win over EMU and they will also cover the spread.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Akron 80 – Eastern Michigan 68
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