Akron Zips vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Looking to win big? The Zips and Panthers face off at 1:30 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Milwaukee as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.
AKRON ZIPS VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -1
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 1:30 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Zips Chances in Milwaukee
Akron Zips Recent Game/Games
The Zips improved to 4-2 on the season with an 86-73 win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday. Playing at home, Akron entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Akron took control early, leading 46-36 at halftime. They maintained their lead in the second half, scoring 40 points while allowing 37.
Akron’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 53.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They shot 62.5% from two-point range and 44% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.1% of their attempts, going 23-for-28.
Trey Robinson led the way with 30 points, shooting 73.3% from the field and 75% from three-point range. Tavari Johnson added 27 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. James Okonkwo was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 in just 17 minutes of action.
Despite Akron’s defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Zips couldn’t contain the two-point attack, giving up 62% shooting on 15/24 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Akron’s opponents hit 44%, knocking down 11 of 25 threes. The Zips also sent them to the line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws at an 82% rate. Akron gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Panthers Win at Fiserv Forum?
Milwaukee improved to 6-4 on the season with an 88-67 road win over Green Bay on Wednesday. The Panthers entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 155 fell just under the O/U line of 159.5.
Milwaukee led 46-38 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Green Bay to 29 points while scoring 42 of their own.
Milwaukee’s offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, with 22 offensive rebounds and 15 assists.
Jamichael Stillwell led the way with 24 points and 19 rebounds, shooting 60% from both the field and three-point range. Anthony Roy added 20 points, while Marcus Hall and Kentrell Pullian each contributed 18 points, with Pullian hitting 4 threes.
Milwaukee’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 23 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 29 shooting, which is 55%.
From three-point range, Milwaukee held their opponent to 7 of 24 shooting, or 29%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 14, shooting 82%. Milwaukee allowed 6 offensive rebounds.