Friday’s contest that pits the Akron Zips (1-2) versus the Lamar Cardinals (1-2) at James A. Rhodes Arena has a projected final score of 84-75 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Akron, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 6:00 PM ET on November 22.

According to our computer prediction, Lamar is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is listed 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 scored 73.6 points per game and allowed 66.2 last year, ranking them 172nd in the country on offense and 27th defensively.
• Last year, the Zips were 136th in the country in rebounds (32.7 per game) and 35th in rebounds allowed (29.1).
• At 12.9 assists per game last year, Akron was 190th in the nation.
• Beyond the arc, the Zips were 120th in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game (8) last year. They were 265th in 3-point percentage at 32.5%.
• Defensively, Akron was 62nd in college basketball in 3-pointers allowed per game at 6.4 last year. It was 21st-best in 3-point percentage allowed at 30.4%.
• Akron attempted 57.2% of its shots from inside the arc, and 42.8% from beyond it last season. In terms of makes, 69.4% of Akron’s buckets were 2-pointers, and 30.6% were 3-pointers.

Lamar Performance Insights

• Lamar was 66th in the country last year with 77.8 points per game. At the other end, it ranked 212th with 72.9 points allowed per game.
• The Cardinals averaged 34.9 rebounds per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball). They ceded 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
• Lamar racked up assists last season, ranking 22nd-best in the nation with 16.5 per contest.
• The Cardinals committed 12.4 turnovers per game (293rd-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 13.1 turnovers per contest (48th-ranked).
• The Cardinals drained 7.5 three-pointers per game (171st-ranked in college basketball). They sported a 34.6% shooting percentage (145th-ranked) from downtown.
• Lamar surrendered 7.8 threes per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing a 33.5% three-point percentage (168th-ranked).
• Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers and 35.4% from beyond the arc last year. Of the team’s baskets, 72.8% were two-pointers and 27.2% were threes.

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