Akron Zips vs Princeton Tigers Matchup

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

Akron vs Princeton Prediction

Betting on today's Zips and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Princeton as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.

Akron vs. Princeton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Akron Zips at Princeton Tigers
Where: Princeton at Jadwin Gymnasium
Date: Monday, December 30th
Betting Odds PRNCE -5.5, AKRON +205 | PRNCE -270 O/U 154.5

Zips Preview: Can The Zips Secure a Road Victory?

Akron Zips Recent Game/Games

Akron improved to 5-4 on the season with a 68-50 road win over Jackson State on Saturday, December 21st. The Zips entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 118 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.

After leading 30-29 at halftime, Akron's defense clamped down in the 2nd half, allowing just 21 points while scoring 38 of their own.

Zips Offense Breakdown

Akron struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.8% overall and 23.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 39 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed 68 points in the game.

The Zips grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Shammah Scott and Isaiah Gray both shot 57.1% from the field, with Gray adding 11 rebounds. Scott and Gray also hit 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Zips Team Defense

Akron's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 28% shooting from the field. The Zips were particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 11/38 (28%) on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, also at a 28% clip. They sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 10 free throws (58%).

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games

Princeton improved to 8-4 on the season with an 83-82 road win over Rutgers on Saturday, December 21st. The Tigers entered the game as +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Princeton trailed 46-44 at halftime but outscored Rutgers 39-36 in the second half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Princeton put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.3%, and they hit just 44.4% of their free throws.

The Tigers grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Dylan Harper led the way with 22 points, while Caden Pierce and Xaivian Lee each added 21, with Lee also contributing 11 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 82 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 23 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, with their opponents hitting 52% of their shots inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, Princeton's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 6 of 19 attempts. However, the Tigers sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%. Princeton also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Zips vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Zips offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Akron posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 74 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Zips have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Tigers struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.