Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips 1/4/22 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Tuesday college basketball schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and the Akron Zips from Rhodes Arena. The Bobcats (10-2) won the MAC Conference Tournament last season and are allowing 64.9 points per game. On Saturday, Ohio opened up conference play with a 59-47 road triumph against Western Michigan.

Ohio G Mark Sears matched a game-high with 21 points on a 7-for-14 shooting performance. Jason Carter contributed 17 points and eight rebounds for the Bobcats.

The Akron Zips started the season off with a one-point loss at Ohio State and have won eight of their last ten games. On Saturday, Akron exploded for 54 points during the second half of an 88-76 home victory versus Buffalo. The Zips (8-3) outrebounded the Bulls by a 35-26 margin and converted 30-for-40 from the charity stripe.

Akron F Ali Ali scored a career-high 34 points on 16-for-22 from the free-throw line and dished out four assists. Enrique Freeman and Xavier Castaneda added 14 points apiece for the Zips.