Akron Zips vs Iona Gaels Point Spread Picks

Akron battles Iona on a neutral court far from home in Las Vegas. Iona likes to run, but the offense has slipped, losing three of four. The offense scored 91, 101 and 101 in three straight early in the year, but has come way down since and they are 5-2 UNDER the total at neutral sites. Akron can play any style, including a dominant defense. Akron ranks in the top five of two CBB defensive categories while claiming the top spot in the MAC for all three areas. Akron defends the perimeter, limiting the opposition to shoot just 24.4 percent from three-point range (52-of-213), ranking second in CBB for three-point field goal defense. Akron also challenges shots from other areas of the court, forcing opponents to shoot 35.8 percent from the field (228-of-636), which ranks seventh in CBB for field-goal percentage defense. The Zips overall scoring defense is rated #28 in college basketball, allowing the visitors to average 62.8 points per game. Akron is on a 7-3 run UNDER the total, so look for more defense than oddsmakers expect. Play this one to finish UNDER the total.