Akron Zips vs Alabama State Hornets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alabama State vs Akron NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Akron.

Alabama State vs Akron Prediction

Looking to win big? The Hornets and Zips face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Zips are hosting the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Akron is favored by -8.5 against Alabama State in a non-conference matchup.

Alabama State vs. Akron Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alabama State Hornets at Akron Zips
Where: Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds AKRON -8.5, ALAST +277 | AKRON -402 O/U 147.5

Hornets Preview: Does Alabama State Stand a Chance on the Road?

Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Alabama State picked up a 77-75 road win over Lamar on Saturday, November 23rd. The Hornets entered the game as 2-point favorites, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points for the game were 152, exceeding the O/U line of 148.5.

After trailing 34-29 at halftime, Alabama State turned things around by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Their strong 2nd-half performance was key to securing the win.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Alabama State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, going 8-for-21, and hit 70.8% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 24 attempts.

Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 28 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 57.1% from deep (4-for-7). CJ Hines added 24 points, hitting 60% of his threes (3-for-5) and shooting 53.3% overall.

Hornets Team Defense

Alabama State's defense gave up 75 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 23/54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15/33 shooting for 45%.

From three-point range, the Hornets' defense conceded 8/21 shooting, or 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws for 75%. Alabama State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Zips Preview: Can the Zips Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Akron Zips Recent Game/Games

The Zips picked up a 92-84 win over Omaha on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game. Akron was favored by -11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 148.

Akron led 40-36 at halftime and scored 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48 points to Omaha.

Zips Offense Breakdown

Akron's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 53% (35/66). They connected on 18 of 39 three-point attempts, shooting 46.2% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%. The Zips also dished out 26 assists as a team.

Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Lance Waddles added 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Nate Johnson was efficient as well, scoring 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Zips Team Defense

Akron's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 35 of 66 shots, including 17 of 27 from two-point range, where they shot 63%.

From beyond the arc, Akron's defense gave up 18 threes on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 9 times, where they made 4 free throws. Akron allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hornets vs Zips Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-1-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games at home, the Zips have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Alabama State posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Zips have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.