The Akron Zips are set to face off against the Yale Bulldogs in an exciting college basketball matchup at the Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center on November 24, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. Currently, Akron is favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 157.5 points for the game.
Akron comes into this contest fresh from a commanding 97-59 victory over Evansville, where Tavari Johnson was the standout performer, contributing 19 points to the team’s success. Meanwhile, Yale also heads into the game with momentum, having defeated Charleston (SC) 74-63. Nick Townsend had an impressive game, scoring a team-high 32 points.
In terms of betting odds, Akron stands as a -1.5 favorite on the spread, with a moneyline of -124, while Yale is positioned as the underdog with odds of +103. The over/under for combined points scored by both teams in the game is set at 157.5.
Analyzing the teams’ recent performances reveals that both Akron and Yale have shown offensive prowess. Akron has experienced three games go over the set line of 157.5 points this season out of five played, while Yale has also seen three of its games exceed this mark. Together, the teams are averaging an impressive 179 points per game, which is significantly higher than the game’s total, indicating a potentially high-scoring affair.
Defensively, both teams allow an average of 140.8 points combined per game, which is less than the contest’s over/under. Akron, in particular, has maintained an average over/under of 165.3 points this season, reflecting a trend of energetic and dynamic gameplay.
Thus far, Akron has excelled against the spread, boasting a perfect 5-0-0 record this season, and they have successfully covered the spread in all four of their games as favorites of 1.5 points or more. Yale, on the other hand, stands at 3-3-0 against the spread this season, showcasing resilience on the road with a 2-0 record when underdog status is claimed.
Fans can catch this thrilling matchup on ESPN Networks, promising an exciting night of college basketball. With both teams showing strong recent performances, this game is poised to be a thrilling contest full of competitive spirit and potential standout plays.