Published Mar 19, 4:33am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 19, 4:33am ET
Updated Mar 19, 4:33am ET
Akron rolls in on a 10-game winning streak while Texas Tech has lost three straight. Will this momentum lead to an Akron upset?
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| Texas Tech Red Raiders | -325 |
| Akron Zips | +260 |
Akron is 29-5 overall and the 12th seed in the Midwest Region. This makes their fourth tournament appearance in five years under John Groce. They have yet to win a game, however.
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Akron ranks top-10 nationally in field goal percentage at 50.3% and averages 88.4 points per game. They are even ahead of Michigan in offensive efficiency. They take care of the ball, rebound at a high rate, and play with the confidence of a team that has done this before. Will they have what it takes to pull of the upset?
Texas Tech is 22-10 overall and the 5th seed in the Midwest Region, making their third straight tournament appearance under Grant McCasland. The same coach who took them to the Elite Eight last season.
Christian Anderson has to be the guy now. With Toppin gone, the sophomore guard will need to show out. Averaging roughly 19.2 ppg and 7.6 apg, he can win games by himself. He knows what it takes to go on a run in March, can he do it again?
Christian Anderson is the best player on the floor tonight, and he's playing with something to prove. Toppin being out hurts, but Anderson has been carrying this team for weeks. We also believe the level of the athletes on the Red Raiders will affect Akron's offense. Our pick is Texas Tech (-325).
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Texas Tech (-325)
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