Akron vs Eastern Michigan Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

The Akron Zips visit Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan on Saturday for a Mid-American Conference clash with the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Akron is 9-5 overall and 2-0 in MAC play. The Zips defeated Central Michigan 87-71 on Tuesday night. Seth Williams was the leading scorer for Akron with 18 points. The Zips have won two straight and three of the last four. Be ready for the season with our College basketball picks.

Tavari Johnson leads Akron in scoring with an average of 12.5 points per game. Nate Johnson is second in scoring and the leader in assists averaging 11.6 points and 3.4 assists per game. James Okonkwo is the leading rebounder averaging 8.6 per game. Akron scores an average of 80.4 points per game shooting 42.9% overall and 35.0% from 3-point territory.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles looked to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Akron Zips. Eastern Michigan is 7-7 overall and 1-1 in MAC play. The Eagles were defeated by the Toledo Rockets 90-87 on Tuesday night. The leading scorer for Eastern Michigan was Christian Henry with 25 points. The Eagles were hurt by 16 turnovers. 

De’Sean Nelson leads Eastern Michigan in scoring and rebounding averaging 16.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Christian Henry is the leader in assists averaging 3.7 per game. Jalen Terry is second in scoring averaging 15.8 points per game and one of four players averaging double figures in scoring. Eastern Michigan scores an average of 72.1 points per game.

The Akron Zips will win on the road Saturday and cover the number when visiting the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Akron has covered the number in five of the last eight, while Eastern Michigan is 5-8 ATS on the season. Akron scores an average of 80.5 points per game, which is 69th best in the nation while Eastern Michigan allows an average of 76.5 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Akron Zips win and cover ATS 85-73.