Akron vs. Lamar betting: College basketball preview for November 22

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The Akron Zips (1-2) are double-digit, 10.5-point favorites against the Lamar Cardinals (1-2) on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 148.

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Akron Cover -10.5 vs Lamar -110

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Akron vs. Lamar betting lines

  • Akron moneyline odds to win: -690
  • Lamar moneyline odds to win: +483
  • Spread: Akron (-10.5)
  • Total: 148

Akron statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Akron sported a better record against the spread (8-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-8-0).
  • The Zips exceeded the total less often when playing at home last year, hitting the over in four of 13 home matchups (30.8%). In road games, they hit the over in six of 13 games (46.2%).
  • Akron fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games last season, posting a home record of 11-1 home record, compared to going 5-2 in road games.

Last season stats

  • At 73.6 points scored per game and 66.2 points conceded last year, the Zips were 172nd in the country offensively and 27th defensively.
  • Akron was 136th in college basketball in rebounds per game (32.7) and 35th in rebounds conceded (29.1) last season.
  • The Zips were 190th in college basketball in assists (12.9 per game) last season.

Akron betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-18-1 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 5-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 12-12-0; As Underdog: 3-6-1)
  • O-U-P: 12-22-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 20-3 (Home: 11-1; Away: 5-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.4 (123rd in nation) 43.0 (131st) 32.7 (136th) 29.1 (35th) 12.9 (190th) 10.5 (101st)

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Lamar statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Lamar performed better at home (10-2-0) than away (8-7-0) last year.
  • Cardinals games went above the over/under 41.7% of the time at home (five of 12) last year, and 66.7% of the time on the road (10 of 15).
  • Last year the Cardinals were 2-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they were 2-8 (.200).

Last season stats

  • The Cardinals put up 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 72.9 points per contest (212th-ranked).
  • With 34.9 boards per game, Lamar was 52nd in college basketball. It gave up 31.9 rebounds per contest, which ranked 197th in college basketball.
  • The Cardinals were one of the best teams in college basketball in terms of assists, as they collected 16.5 per game (22nd-best in college basketball).

Lamar betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 20-11-0 (Home: 10-2-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 11-5-0; As Underdog: 9-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 10-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 2-2; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.0 (152nd in nation) 42.1 (69th) 34.9 (52nd) 31.9 (197th) 16.5 (22nd) 12.4 (293rd)
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