The Ohio Bobcats'(11-9, 3-4 MAC) visit the'Akron Zips'(14-6, 6-1) on Saturday. Tip from James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Akron'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Ohio took down Western Michigan on Tuesday to cover as a 9-point home favorite. It has now covered the spread in back-to-back games and is 6-4 in its last 10 to improve to 10-9 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Bobcats have struggled this season, giving up 72.5 points per game (ppg) (258th).
Akron beat Miami (Ohio) 73-68 on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 14-point home favorite. It is 2-1-1 ATS in its last 4 and 4-4-1 in its last 9 lined games. The Zips have played exceptional defense and are holding opponents to an average of 62.3 ppg (26th).
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