KenPom predicts a 61-60 loss or 45% chance of winning. Akron is very similar to Ohio in that they struggle offensively and are very good defensively. The Zips rank 247th in offensive efficiency averaging 99.9 points per 100 possessions. The Bobcats rank 317th at 94.6/100. Like Ohio, Akron does not shoot the three well. They shoot 31.5% (293rd) while the Bobcats shoot 30.4% (314th). However, unlike Ohio, Akron does not trun the ball over. They turn the ball over on 17.2% of possessions (68th) while Ohio is at 21.0% (299th).
Defensively, Akron ranks 37th giving up 94.6 per 100 and Ohio is at 58 with 96.4. Akron does it by limiting 2-point shooting (46.4% which ranks 41st) and 3-point shooting (32.7% which ranks 108th). Ohio does it by defensive rebounding. They allow opponents to collect 23.1% of their misses which ranks 10th nationally.
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