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Quote Originally Posted by oddsbuster:
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3rd play is:
Akron +7.5 for 20 units... So far this season the Viking's have sported a defense ranked 20th in the nation holding opponent's to just 56ppg. Although that may seem great they have been fortunate as they have been able to hold opponents to just 46 shot attempts per game while averaging 54 shot per game on offense. That's a difference of 8 shots per game from offense per defense and it's because they have been fortunate enough to force 20 turnover's per game up to this point. This Viking's team has been thriving off of the turnover's so far because their offense has been a big struggle thus far shooting just 42%. If Akron keeps the turnover's to a minimum in this game (they cough up 15 per game so far) they will actually have a decent shot at winning this game as their offense is a much better one in my opinion. So far Akron has played some tough opponent's as the 4 teams they have lost to (MTSU, WVU, Duquesne & Valpo) have a combined record of 24-11 so far. Akron has 3 wins with a solid road upset over Miss state already this year in their 1st game 68-68. So in a game where point's should be at a premium i'm fading the struggling offense of *Cleve st and going with the team that has created more offensive opportunities with 59 shots per game (Akron) compared to 54 shots per game (Cleveland st). We are getting some great value with the points here in this in state match up...
