Granted, there aren’t too many great college basketball games to boast about tomorrow, however that shouldn’t prevent one to seek out an opportunity to make some easy money betting. Let’s take a gander at a couple of tomorrow’s games.
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Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes
- Time: Friday, February 19, 2016 6:00 PM ET
- Place: Memorial A
Betting on the Zips
It’s the first time these two face off this year, and the Zips are trucking along nicely in the MAC East with a 21-5 record. After winning over Buffalo on Tuesday at home, the Zips have now won eight of their last ten.
Though trailing by three against the Buffalo Bulls just before the half, they managed to pick themselves up and went on a 47-34 run in the second half. Antino Jackson contributed with 20 points, as did Noah Robotham with 16 points and six assists.
The Zips are a consistent team both on offense and defense which should give them an advantage heading into this game.
Betting on the Golden Flashes
The Kent State Golden Flashes are not going through their best season and in fact are in somewhat of a slump.
Though losing three in a row, Kent State then won two of their last three, including an 85-78 overtime win against Western Michigan last Tuesday. Galal Cancer led the way for the Golden Flashes with 24 points, with Jimmy Hall and Kellon Thomas putting up an additional 15 points a piece. Chris Ortiz and Deon Edwin snatched a combined eleven rebounds.
Betting Trends:
- Akron is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Akron is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- Akron is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kent State
- Kent State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Kent State is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
- Kent State is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Akron
Free Pick: Kent State should continue to improve and will defend their home court. The Golden Flashes win.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals
- Time: Friday, February 19, 2016 6:30 PM ET
- Place: Worthen Arena
Betting on the Huskies
The Huskies just defeated Bowling Green, their second win in a row, which moved them to a tie for second place in the MAC West standings. The Huskies average just under 75 points per game, while allowing around 66 points against. Marin Maric leads the team in scoring with 12.7 points per game and just under 9 rebounds. Aaric Armstead is also contributing with 11.6 points per game along with 5.6 rebounds.
Betting on the Cardinals
The Cardinals also managed a win of their own, their second in a row, against Miami Ohio, defeating them by a score of 73-56. At the moment they lead the MAC West and average 70.5 points per game while only giving up just under 66 points. Franko House and Bo Calhoun lead in scoring with 11.7 and 11.3 points per game respectively.
Free Pick: What makes this game interesting is that both teams are at the top of the standings in the MAC West, so they’ll be vying to solidify their positions. Ball State is somewhat better however and should win.