Ross’ Friday CBB 5* Absolute Gem
(NCAAB) Akron vs. Ball State, 01/06/2023 8:30 PM, Score: 63 - 70
Money Line: -133.00 Ball State (Home)
Result: Win
Akron @ Ball State 8:30 PM ET
Game# 893-894
Play On: Ball State -133 (5*)

This will be only the 3rd true road game for Akron this season. They were losers in the previous 2 by decisive margins at Marshall and Bradley. During those contests, the Zips averaged only 56.0 points scored per game and shot an atrocious 31.3% from the field.

Ball State ranks #9 nationally in 3-point shooting while converting on an excellent 39.5% of their attempts. Conversely, Akron ranks #299 nationally at defending the 3-point line has opponents have made a combined 36.4% of its long-distance attempts against them. Ball State is a perfect 5-0 at home this season. The Cardinals are also currently on a 6-game win streak.