Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 2/15/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Location: University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN3

The Western Michigan Broncos (5-20) will play the Akron Zips (16-7) at University Arena (MI) on Tuesday.

The Akron Zips played Kent State and took a loss by a score of 66-64 in their last contest. Akron finished the contest with a 50.0% field goal percentage (23 out of 46) and converted 7 out of their 18 3-point attempts. At the free throw line, the Zips made 11 of 17 tries for a percentage of 64.7%. In the matter of hauling in rebounds, they compiled a total of 26 with 8 of them being of the offensive variety. They also distributed 17 assists for this game as well as creating 10 turnovers and earning 4 steals. When it comes to defending, Akron allowed their opponent to shoot 48.9% from the floor on 23 of 47 shooting. Kent State distributed 8 dimes and had 6 steals for the game. Moreover, Kent State snagged 23 rebounds (6 offensive, 17 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Kent State ended up going 55.6% from the free throw line by knocking down 10 of their 18 shots. They also made 10 out of their 17 tries from 3-point range. In regard to fouls, the Zips walked away with 19 and Kent State had 20 fouls.

Enrique Freeman is one player who was important in this matchup. He totaled 21 points on 8 of 10 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 30 mins played and also collected 13 boards. He went 80.0% from the field and also recorded 2 dimes.

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Akron heads into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 16-7 on the year. They turn the ball over 11.9 times per game and as a unit are committing 15.8 personal fouls on a nightly basis. As a unit, Akron is pulling in 35.8 rebounds per game and has racked up 285 assists on the season, which ranks 263rd in college hoops in terms of passing the ball. The Zips are shooting 35.3% on shots from distance (183 of 519) and 67.4% from the charity stripe. They currently have an average of 71.2 points per contest (179th in D-1) while shooting 46.1% from the floor.

On the defensive end, the Zips are able to force 12.1 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 19.3 personal fouls. They are currently ranked 7th in D-1 in giving up assists to their opponents with 213 relinquished on the campaign. The Zips defensively are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 42.4% (534 of 1,259) and they relinquish 30.5 rebounds per game as a basketball team. They are giving up 35.0% from beyond the arc and they are ranked 30th in college basketball in points per game allowed (62.9).

For their last game, the Western Michigan Broncos got the victory with a final of 77-63 when they played Central Michigan. The Broncos were able to snag 24 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards totaling 34 for this contest. They gave up possession of the ball 8 times, while getting 4 steals in the matchup. Central Michigan committed 15 fouls for this game which got the Broncos to the charity stripe for a total of 19 shots. They were able to knock down 16 of them for a rate of 84.2%. Concerning shooting from 3-point land, Western Michigan made 13 out of 27 attempts (48.1%). When the final whistle blew, the Broncos shot 24 out of 55 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 43.6%. The Broncos allowed Central Michigan to convert 25 of 65 attempts from the field which gave them a rate of 38.5% for this contest. They shot 30.8% from beyond the perimeter by hitting 8 of 26 and finished the game at 5 out of 8 from the free throw line (62.5%). In the matter of cleaning the glass, Western Michigan permitted Central Michigan to snag 29 in all (11 on the offensive side).

Lamar Norman ended up being a major contributor for the Broncos in the matchup. He made 8 out of 18 for the contest for a field goal percentage of 44.4%, and tallied 5 rebounds. He tallied 25 points in his 36 minutes on the hardwood and had 1 assist in the game.

Western Michigan has a record of 5-20 so far this year. The Broncos are committing 16.9 personal fouls per game and they go 70.2% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 10.0 times per contest (346th in the country) and they turn it over 14.5 times per contest. Western Michigan has earned 1,631 points for the season (65.2 per contest) and they grab 32.5 rebounds per game. On the offensive side of the ball, the Broncos are hitting on 42.5% from the floor, which is 263rd in the nation.

The Broncos defensively are ranked 329th in college basketball in PPG allowed with 76.1. They are able to force 10.4 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 46.7% from the field (339th in Division 1). The Western Michigan defense allows 33.9% from downtown (199 of 587) and their opposition knocks down 71.9% of their shots from the free throw line. They have conceded 13.4 dimes and 34.8 total rebounds per game, which has them ranked 246th and 192nd in college basketball.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Akron

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