Northern Illinois at Akron

Akron has lost seven of its last nine games, including 63-49 at Eastern Michigan on Tuesday while making only 17 of 55 shots. The Zips shoot just 42.5 percent from the field while allowing 47.3 percent. The Zips were predicted to finish near the bottom of the MAC East Division and they are 1-5 ATS their last six games. The Huskies are 7-0 ATS their last seven games following a loss of at least 20 points and 4-1 ATS following any loss. Eugene German leads NIU with a 19.7 scoring average and Levi Bradley adds 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Two mediocre teams, but NIU has the overall edge talent-wise. Take Northern Illinois.