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<p>The Bobcats and Zips are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158 points, and Akron is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Ohio.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Akron Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 9-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio led 45-35 at halftime and continued to play well in the second half, outscoring Ball State 41-36. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, thanks in part to their 65% shooting on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36.4%.</p> <p>The Bobcats also added 10 points from the free-throw line, hitting 62.5% of their attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Mickey Pearson Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each contributed 15 points, with Paveletzke also adding 6 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Bobcats had a tough time containing two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 65% of their attempts, going 26/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Ohio gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Zips Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Zips improved to 9-5 on the season with an 85-78 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Akron, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game hit 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Akron had to rally in this game, as they were down 42-30 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Toledo 55-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a strong 56.5% inside the arc, but just 31% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Johnson led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 52.2% overall, though he struggled from deep, going 1 for 7. Akron dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with Amani Lyles contributing 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Akron's defense gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 26/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, Akron held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%. Akron allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Colonels and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Troy is favored by -6.5 against Eastern Kentucky in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Eastern Kentucky Shock Everyone at Trojan Arena?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky fell 78-69 to Louisiana Tech on Wednesday. The Colonels were +7.5 point underdogs on the road and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 141.</p> 

<p>EKU led 35-34 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 44 to the Bulldogs.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>George Kimble III led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 11 threes, while Daniel Batcho was efficient inside, shooting 8-for-10 and grabbing 8 rebounds. Devontae Blanton also contributed 17 points and 5 assists, and Amaree Abram added 8 rebounds and 3 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Colonels had a tough time containing their opponent inside, allowing them to hit 61% of their two-point attempts (25/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 13 free throws. The Colonels also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Trojans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 72-68 home loss to Merrimack on Friday. Troy came into the game as -10.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, going over the pre-game O/U line of 134.</p> 

<p>Troy found themselves trailing 43-32 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 36. Despite the stronger second half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Devon Savage's 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 7-of-9 from three, led Troy's offense in their last game. Adam Clark added 20 points and 7 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Troy shot 45.8% from the field, with a 50% effective field goal percentage. They struggled from three, hitting just 5-of-19 attempts (26.3%), but were strong inside, shooting 58.6% on two-pointers. The Trojans also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and shot 63.3% from the free-throw line, making 19-of-30 attempts.</p><p>Even with Troy allowing 72 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting from the field. The Trojans gave up 17 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, resulting in a 58% shooting performance inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Troy's defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% success rate. The Trojans also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 19 for 63%.</p>

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