Eastern Michigan at Akron College Hoops Parlay 1/15/2019

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

James A. Rhodes Arena

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The Eastern Michigan Eagles head to James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. The opening line for this game has Akron as 7.5 point favorites.

Eastern Michigan comes into this game with an overall record of 8-8. They currently have a point differential of 1.0 as they are averaging 72.2 points per game while giving up 71.2 per contest. Akron has an overall record of 9-7. They are averaging 73.3 points per game and surrendering 62.9, good for a point differential of 10.4.

Valuable Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 3-9-0 against the spread this season

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 7-5-0 against the over/under this year

Important Akron Zips Betting Trends

The Akron Zips are 7-7-0 against the spread this season

The Akron Zips are 5-9-0 against the over/under this year

Key Eastern Michigan Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Akron Zips Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Paul Jackson averages 13.2 points per contest in 31.6 minutes per game this year. He averages 4.1 assists per game and 1.9 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 39% for the season while his free throw percentage is 73%. Elijah Minnie comes into this game averaging 14.0 points per contest while playing 28.4 minutes per night. He grabs 4.6 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 40% while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Player Spotlight

Jimond Ivey averages 13.8 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.2 minutes per game. He also hauls in 6.8 rebounds per game and dishes 3.5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 76%. Daniel Utomi scores 15.3 points per contest while playing 33.2 minutes per game. He hauls in 6.3 rebounds per contest and has 1.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is at 64%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Eagles allow 71.2 points per contest which is 180th in the country. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 192nd and 237th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 34.9 rebounds a game which ranks 180th, and they allow 17.7 assists per game which puts them in 346th place in D-1. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 220th in Division 1. Eastern Michigan averages 72.2 points per contest, which is 227th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 1.0 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 148th. From 3-point territory they shoot 30%, which is good for 328th in the nation. They average 38.8 boards per contest and 13.1 assists per game, which ranks them 63rd and 218th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 87th with 14.6 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Zips give up 62.9 points per game, which ranks them 20th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 41% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 55th and 62nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 26th with 10.4 dimes allowed per game and 278th with 37.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Zips are 204th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.1 per contest. Akron is 195th in the country with 73.3 points per contest this season. They are 272nd in D-1 in shooting at 42%, while their average scoring margin is 10.4. They shoot 33% from beyond the arc, which is good for 249th in the country. They are 122nd in the nation in rebounding with 36.9 boards per contest and 240th in assists per game with 12.8. The Zips are 318th in turnovers per contest with 11.3.

Advanced Statistics

The Eagles are 178th in the nation in offensive rating with 104.2. In terms of pace they are 280th in the country with 68.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 207th. As a team they are 265th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 287th in Division 1. Eastern Michigan is 98th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.5 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Akron is 314th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.2 times per 100 possessions. The Zips have an offensive rating of 106.9, which is ranked 122nd. They are 289th in D-1 in pace with 68 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 202nd. As a unit they are 211th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 51% of their shot attempts, ranking 7th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Eastern Michigan +7.5 and over 130 total points

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