Akron Zips vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Matchup

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

Akron vs Arkansas State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Zips and Red Wolves face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wolves are hosting the game at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -5.5 vs. Akron.

Akron vs. Arkansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Akron Zips at Arkansas State Red Wolves
Where: Jonesboro at First National Bank Arena
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds ARKST -5.5, AKRON +189 | ARKST -233 O/U 146.5

Zips Preview: Will Akron Make it Happen on the Road?

Akron Zips Records

Akron finished last season with a 22-10 overall record, going 16-5 in conference play. At home, they were 14-2, winning by an average of 9.4 points per game. On the road, they went 8-8 with a +1.7 scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Zips were 16-16, and they posted a 12-11 ATS record when favored. In 23 games as the favorite, they went 20-3 straight-up. Their over/under record was 12-20, with their games averaging 139.2 points per game.

Zips Offense Breakdown

Akron Zips Offense Stats

Last season, Akron averaged 74 points per game, ranking 372nd in possessions per game with 61.9. They shot 45% from the field, placing 156th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 135th. The Zips were 54th in two-point percentage at 55% and made 8.1 three-pointers per game, ranking 119th, despite shooting just 32% from beyond the arc, placing 275th. They attempted 24.6 threes per game, ranking 68th, and made 13.6 free throws per game, ranking 192nd.

Akron Zips Top Returning Offensive Players

Isaiah Gray: G

Games: 27 (Last Year)
PPG: 9.1 (Last Year)
Assists: 3.1 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 3.7 (Last Year)

Shammah Scott: G

Games: 34 (Last Year)
PPG: 5 (Last Year)
Assists: 0.9 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 2.5 (Last Year)

Zips Team Defense

Akron was one of the better defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 65.9 points per game, which ranked 27th nationally. They also held opponents to 28.7% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 60th in the nation.

The Zips averaged 5.6 steals per game, ranking 294th in the country, and blocked 2.9 shots per game, ranking 267th. They allowed 15.6 free throws per game, which ranked 56th nationally.

Red Wolves Preview: Will Arkansas State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Arkansas State Red Wolves Records

Arkansas State finished last season with an 18-16 overall record, going 13-8 in Sun Belt play. At home, they posted an 11-3 record, with an average scoring margin of +10.6 points per game. On the road, they went 7-13, with a scoring margin of -4.8 points per game.

The Red Wolves had a 20-13 record against the spread, going 13-6 as the favorite and 7-7 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 14-19-1, with their games averaging 155.9 points per game compared to an average line of 153.3 points.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State averaged 78.7 points per game last season, ranking 27th in possessions per game (68.5). They were 22nd in three-point attempts per game (27.1) and 27th in made threes per game (9.4), shooting 34% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51% (153rd), and they shot 44% from the field (226th).

Returning forward Kobe Julien led the Red Wolves with 17.3 points per game last season, while guard Taryn Todd added 12.6 points and 2.5 assists per game. Both players will be key contributors for Arkansas State this season.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Arkansas State struggled defensively last season, allowing 77.1 points per game, which ranked 295th in the nation. Opponents shot 35.5% from three-point range against them, placing the Red Wolves 402nd in three-point defense. They also gave up 21.5 free throws per game, ranking 285th in that category.

One area where Arkansas State excelled was in blocked shots, averaging 4.4 per game, which ranked 53rd in the country. However, they struggled to create turnovers, averaging just 5.6 steals per game, ranking 302nd nationally.

Zips vs Red Wolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Akron has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 70 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Arkansas State has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
The last five games that Akron was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Arkansas State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.