The Akron Zips (7-4) and Princeton Tigers (9-4) face off Monday afternoon in a non-conference college basketball showdown. The Zips ended their two-game skid in their last game. On December 21, Akron defeated Jackson State 68-50. Meanwhile, the Tigers have won two straight games. Princeton defeated Rutgers 83-82 on Dec. 21 at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
Jadwin Gym Tip-off will take place at 1 p.m. ET. The Tigers are 7-point favorites in the latest Akron vs. Princeton odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 155. Before making any Princeton vs. Akron picks, you need to see college basketball predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 6 of the 2024-25 season with a 174-125 (+2196) bet on all college basketball picks. top rated dating back to 2023. Everyone who follows sports betting and betting apps has seen huge returns.
Now the model has connected Akron vs. Princeton and just revealed his coveted picks and predictions. You can Head over to SportsLine now to see model choices. Here are the college basketball betting lines and trends for Akron vs. Princeton:
- Akron vs. Princeton Spread: Tigers -7
- Akron vs. Princeton plus/minus: 155 points
- Akron vs. Princeton Picks: See the choices here
Why Akron can cover
Junior guard Tavari Johnson is a three-level scorer who attacks quickly downhill. He leads the team in points (13.3) with 3.5 assists. The Illinois native has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five games this season. On December 20 against Yale, Johnson had 23 points and made four 3-pointers.
Junior guard Nate Johnson is an instinctive and aware playmaker. Johnson is first on the team in assists (3.7) with 11.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He has had at least four assists in five consecutive games. On December 15 against Milwaukee, Johnson had 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Find out who to support at SportsLine.
Why Princeton can cover
Junior guard Xaivian Lee leads the team in points (16.2), assists (6) and steals (1.4). The Ontarian also knocks down 38% of his 3-point attempts. In his last game, Lee had 21 points, six rebounds and 11 assists. It was his fourth game with at least 20 points this time
Junior forward Caden Pierce leads the team in rebounding (7.2) with 12.1 points per game. The Illinois native has four double-doubles this season. In his last outing, Pierce had 21 points and 14 rebounds. Find out who to support at SportsLine.
How to make Akron vs. Princeton picks
SportsLine’s model builds on the total, predicting the teams will combine for 149 points. It also indicates that one side of the spread represents the best value. You can see the model choice on SportsLine.
So who wins Akron vs. Princeton, and which side of the spread offers the best value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump to, all from the Advanced Model that’s up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception.and find out.
