Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Akron betting: College basketball preview for November 12

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The Saint Mary’s Gaels (2-0) are heavy, 14.5-point favorites against the Akron Zips (1-1) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 136.

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Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Akron betting lines

  • Saint Mary’s (CA) moneyline odds to win: -1333
  • Akron moneyline odds to win: +793
  • Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-14.5)
  • Total: 136

Saint Mary’s (CA) statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, Saint Mary’s (CA) played worse when played at home, covering nine times in 17 home games, and seven times in nine road games.
  • In home games last season, the Gaels exceeded the total 58.8% of the time (10 of 17 games). They hit the over in 44.4% of games on the road (four of nine contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, Saint Mary’s (CA) won a lower percentage of its home games (.765) compared to away games (1.000).

Last season stats

  • The Gaels were 163rd in the nation in points scored (74.0 per game) and second-best in points allowed (59.2) last season.
  • On the boards, Saint Mary’s (CA) was 25th-best in college basketball in rebounds (36.0 per game) last season. It was best in rebounds allowed (23.9 per game).
  • The Gaels were 29th in college basketball in assists (16.0 per game) last season.

Saint Mary’s (CA) betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 18-15-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 7-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 9-4-0 (As Favorite: 14-15-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-15-0 (Home: 10-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 21-8 (Home: 13-4; Away: 6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (62nd in nation) 39.6 (ninth) 36.0 (25th) 23.9 (first) 16.0 (29th) 9.4 (31st)

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Akron statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Akron performed better at home (8-5-0) than away (5-8-0) last year.
  • Zips games finished above the over/under less frequently at home (four times out of 13) than away (six of 13) last season.

Last season stats

  • With 73.6 points per game on offense, the Zips were 172nd in college basketball last year. At the other end, they allowed 66.2 points per contest, which ranked 27th in college basketball.
  • With 32.7 rebounds per game, Akron ranked 136th in the nation. It gave up 29.1 rebounds per contest, which ranked 35th in college basketball.
  • The Zips ranked 190th in college basketball with 12.9 assists per game.

Akron betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-18-1 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 5-8-0)
  • 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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