The Akron Zips (11-5, 4-0 MAC) will look to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Ohio Bobcats (10-6, 4-0 MAC) on January 17, 2025. The Bobcats have won six games in a row.
On Tuesday, in its last game, Akron defeated Toledo 85-78. With 28 points, Nate Johnson was its top scorer. Ohio was victorious in its previous game versus Ball State, 86-71, on Tuesday. Jackson Paveletzke was its top scorer with 15 points.
When is Akron vs. Ohio and when does it start?
This contest between the Zips and Bobcats is scheduled to tip off on Friday, January 17, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 6:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Akron vs. Ohio
The Zips and Bobcats will take to the hardwood at James A. Rhodes Arena for this matchup on January 17, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports Network (>Watch on Fubo).
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats Game Preview
Akron Stats, Odds & Insights
Akron has a +139 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.7 points per game. It is putting up 82.3 points per game to rank 36th in college basketball and is giving up 73.6 per outing to rank 245th in college basketball.
The 82.3 points the Zips average are 8.5 more than the Bobcats concede.
Akron connects on 11.4 three-pointers per game (fourth-most in college basketball), 4.0 more than its opponents (7.4). It is shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc (115th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.0%.
Offensively, the Zips have fared better at home this season, averaging 89.4 points per game, compared to 78.8 per game on the road.
On offense, Akron has had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 81.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 82.3 it has put up over the course of this season.
Ohio Stats, Odds & Insights
Ohio is outscoring opponents by 7.3 points per game, with a +117 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.1 points per game (51st in college basketball) and gives up 73.8 per outing (249th in college basketball).
The Bobcats’ 81.1 points per game are 7.5 more than the Zips concede.
Ohio knocks down 9.4 three-pointers per game (57th in college basketball), 1.7 more than its opponents.
In 2024-25 the Bobcats are scoring 16.9 more points per game at home (89.9) than on the road (73.0).
Ohio is putting up 82.7 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 1.6 more than its average for the season (81.1).
Zips Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nate Johnson | 16 | 12.7 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Tavari Johnson | 16 | 11.8 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Isaiah Gray | 16 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Sharron Young | 16 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
Shammah Scott | 15 | 8.7 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
Bobcats Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJ Clayton | 16 | 16.8 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
Jackson Paveletzke | 16 | 12.1 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
AJ Brown | 16 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Aidan Hadaway | 16 | 10.4 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Shereef Mitchell | 9 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
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