Akron tips off season at home against James Madison

The Akron Zips begin the season at home against the James Madison Dukes

James Madison Dukes at Akron Zips

Akron, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -7.5; over/under is 153.5

BOTTOM LINE: Akron begins the season at home against James Madison.

Akron finished 28-7 overall with a 16-0 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Zips averaged 84.0 points per game last season, 12.7 from the free-throw line and 32.1 from beyond the arc.

James Madison finished 20-12 overall with a 5-8 record on the road a season ago. The Dukes averaged 73.9 points per game while shooting 43.9% from the field and 34.6% from deep last season.

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