Games 5, 6 & 7- The Paradise Jam

[tpsjugglerdude]

2 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said:

That's what I'd expect.

 

The line right now is Yale -1.5.

I see Akron -1.5 on my apps. 

[clarkwgriswold]

9 minutes ago, tpsjugglerdude said:

I see Akron -1.5 on my apps. 

Now gone to Akron -2.5 on DraftKings.  

[kreed5120]

7 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Now gone to Akron -2.5 on DraftKings.  

 

Smart money must have been as puzzled as I with the opening lines.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Mid Major Top 25

 

Here is a look at how some national people view Akron & Yale. These are two of the best mid majors on paper with very different styles. Yale is very slow but incredibly efficient. In fact, Yale ranks 320th with 68.8 possessions per game but ranks #22 in effective FG% (58.8%) and #2 in 3P% (45.8%) while averaging 84 PPG (#77 nationally). In contrast, Akron ranks 97th in possessions per game with 75.4 with the 37th best effective FG% (57.6%), 28th best 3P% (39.7%), and 25th most PPG (92.2). Both offenses are potent, but which method will prevail tonight? If Akron dictates the pace, can Yale keep up with efficiency? If Yale dictates the pace, can Akron become more efficient? 

 

Yale has some size but it's not a key part of their style. Only one of their two players above 6'7" plays double digit minutes (6'10" Aletan). As @clarkwgriswold mentioned, their team is essentially Townsend. There isn't much beyond him as Yale is only 8 deep. It will be crucial for Akron to control the pace of play as I'm not sure Yale has the horses in the barn to keep up for 40 minutes, unless Townsend is a heroic thoroughbred. 

 

Cannot wait for this game. Revenge Tour 2025 continues!

[Illini Zip]

16 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

Mid Major Top 25

 

Here is a look at how some national people view Akron & Yale. These are two of the best mid majors on paper with very different styles. Yale is very slow but incredibly efficient. In fact, Yale ranks 320th with 68.8 possessions per game but ranks #22 in effective FG% (58.8%) and #2 in 3P% (45.8%) while averaging 84 PPG (#77 nationally). In contrast, Akron ranks 97th in possessions per game with 75.4 with the 37th best effective FG% (57.6%), 28th best 3P% (39.7%), and 25th most PPG (92.2). Both offenses are potent, but which method will prevail tonight? If Akron dictates the pace, can Yale keep up with efficiency? If Yale dictates the pace, can Akron become more efficient? 

 

Yale has some size but it's not a key part of their style. Only one of their two players above 6'7" plays double digit minutes (6'10" Aletan). As @clarkwgriswold mentioned, their team is essentially Townsend. There isn't much beyond him as Yale is only 8 deep. It will be crucial for Akron to control the pace of play as I'm not sure Yale has the horses in the barn to keep up for 40 minutes, unless Townsend is a heroic thoroughbred. 

 

Cannot wait for this game. Revenge Tour 2025 continues!

Is that Buffalo ranked above Miami and Kent State? 🧐

[kreed5120]

3 minutes ago, Illini Zip said:

Is that Buffalo ranked above Miami and Kent State? 🧐

 

I mean if we're basing it off of early season results then it's well deserved. I still have trouble taking them serious as a contender, but it isn't unheard of for a MAC team to have an unexpectedly good year. I don't remember last years preseason predictions, but I don't believe Miami was picked towards the top.