Lamar Cardinals vs Akron Zips Prediction, 11/22/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Lamar Cardinals vs Akron Zips

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Location: James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN+

The Lamar Cardinals (1-2) are traveling to James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday where they will go up against the Akron Zips (1-2).

The Lamar Cardinals took the court against Sam Houston State and took a loss by a final of 85-72 in their last game. Lamar finished with a 35.9% FG percentage (23 out of 64) and converted 6 of 22 shots from beyond the perimeter. From the charity stripe, the Cardinals knocked down 20 of their 25 attempts for a rate of 80.0%. In relation to grabbing boards, they collected 33 with 17 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 16 dimes in the matchup while forcing 10 turnovers and getting 6 steals. In relation to the defense, Lamar allowed their opponent to shoot 54.4% from the field on 31 out of 57 shooting. Sam Houston State dished out 24 assists and had 5 steals in this contest. Furthermore, Sam Houston State snagged 28 boards (9 offensive, 19 defensive), but wasn't able to record a block. Sam Houston State finished the contest at 72.2% when shooting free throws by making 13 of 18 shots. They made 10 of 21 tries from beyond the arc. In relation to personal fouls, the Cardinals ended up finishing with 15 and Sam Houston State finished the game with 20 personal fouls.

Andrew Holifield is one player who came through for the game. He walked away from this one shooting 71.4% from the floor and totaled 1 assist. He played 28 minutes and collected 6 boards. He left the arena with 15 points on 5 out of 7 shooting.

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Lamar will play this game with a record of 1-2 on the season. They are averaging 85.3 points per outing (62nd in Division 1) while going 44.3% from the field. The Cardinals are hitting 29.6% on shots from 3-point land (21 of 71) and 68.1% from the free throw line. As a team, Lamar is snagging 40.3 boards per contest and has earned 60 assists on the campaign, which is 236th in the nation in terms of passing. They turn it over 10.7 times per game and as a team they commit 16.7 fouls every game.

On defense, the Cardinals are forcing 18.3 turnovers every game while drawing 18.3 personal fouls. They are conceding 40.7% on 3-pointers while they are 250th in college hoops in points per game allowed (74.7). The Cardinals defense is giving up a field goal percentage of 47.0% (79 of 168) and they concede 37.0 rebounds per contest as a basketball team. They are ranked 142nd in Division 1 in allowing assists to the opposition with 52 relinquished for the campaign.

The last time they took the hardwood, the Akron Zips took a loss by a final score of 87-68 when they played St. Mary's. The Zips were able to corral 18 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds totaling 25 in this contest. They also gave up possession 10 times, while earning 9 steals in this contest. St. Mary's committed 11 personal fouls in this contest which got the Zips to the charity stripe for a total of 8 attempts. They were able to knock down 7 of those for a percentage of 87.5%. Pertaining to 3-pointers, Akron converted 13 of 28 tries (46.4%). When the final whistle blew, the Zips finished the game shooting 24 for 65 from the field which gave them a rate of 36.9%. The Zips allowed St. Mary's to knock down 35 out of 70 attempts from the floor which gave them a percentage of 50.0% in the matchup. They finished 26.3% from 3-point land by going 5 of 19 and finished the contest at 12 out of 18 at the free throw line (66.7%). Regarding how they attacked the glass, Akron permitted St. Mary's to grab 53 in all (18 on the offensive glass).

Josiah Harris was important for the Zips in this game. He accumulated 16 points in his 23 mins on the court, but wasn't able to earn an assist. He knocked down 4 of 9 for this contest giving him a field goal percentage of 44.4%, and totaled 1 rebound.

Akron has a win-loss record of 1-2 for the campaign. When it comes to offense, the Zips are connecting on 41.8% from the floor, which is ranked 294th in the nation. Akron has 231 points for the year (77.0 per contest) and they average 37.0 rebounds per game. They are assisting teammates 21.7 times per game (5th in college hoops) and they turn it over 11.7 times per game. The Zips are responsible for committing 13.7 fouls per contest and they hit 79.2% from the charity stripe.

The Akron defense allows 30.8% on shots from beyond the perimeter (24 of 78) and their opponents are knocking down 62.5% of their free throw attempts. They relinquish 16.0 assists and 42.0 rebounds on a nightly basis, which ranks them 318th and 350th in those defensive categories. The Zips are ranked 250th in college hoops in PPG given up with 74.7. They are forcing 14.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 45.7% from the floor (287th in Division 1).

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

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Akron

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