Friday’s contest features the Akron Zips (1-2) and the Lamar Cardinals (1-2) squaring off at James A. Rhodes Arena (on November 22) at 6:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 84-75 win for Akron.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 10.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 144.5 over/under.

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Akron vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Akron, Ohio
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
• Line: Akron -10.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Akron -592, Lamar +410

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Akron vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Akron 84, Lamar 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Akron vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Lamar (+10.5)
• Pick OU: Over (144.5)

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Akron Performance Insights

• Akron was 172nd in the country in points scored (73.6 per game) and 27th in points conceded (66.2) last year.
• The Zips grabbed 32.7 rebounds per game and gave up 29.1 boards last year, ranking 136th and 35th, respectively, in the country.
• With 12.9 assists per game last year, Akron was 190th in the nation.
• Last year, the Zips were 120th in the country in 3-point makes (8 per game) and 265th in 3-point percentage (32.5%).
• Akron was 62nd in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (6.4 per game) and 21st-best in 3-point percentage defensively (30.4%) last year.
• The Zips took 42.8% percent of their shots from beyond the arc last season, and 30.6% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they took 57.2% of their shots, with 69.4% of their makes coming from there.

Lamar Performance Insights

• Lamar ranked 66th in the nation last season with 77.8 points per game. At the other end, it ranked 212th with 72.9 points allowed per contest.
• With 34.9 boards per game, the Cardinals were 52nd in the nation. They ceded 31.9 rebounds per contest, which ranked 197th in college basketball.
• With 16.5 assists per game, Lamar ranked 22nd-best in college basketball in the category.
• The Cardinals averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (293rd-ranked in college basketball). They forced 13.1 turnovers per contest (48th-ranked).
• The Cardinals made 7.5 treys per game (171st-ranked in college basketball). They sported a 34.6% shooting percentage (145th-ranked) from three-point land.
• Lamar ranked 243rd in college basketball with 7.8 treys allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 168th with a 33.5% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
• When it comes to shot breakdown, Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers (accounting for 72.8% of the team’s buckets) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (27.2%).

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