The NCAA Tournament kicks off with the first round on March 20 and 21, with potential upsets on the horizon. One matchup to watch is No. 13 Akron facing off against No. 4 Arizona. Arizona comes into the tournament with a strong offense led by Caleb Love, while Akron relies on an up-tempo pace and balanced scoring. Despite Akron’s strong season, Arizona is favored to win the game by 14.5 points according to DraftKings.
Arizona, with a record of 22-12, has the depth and scoring ability to make a deep tournament run, but their defense has been a concern. On the other hand, Akron, with a record of 28-6, has a high-scoring offense and the ability to disrupt the pace of the game. Key players for Arizona include Caleb Love and Jaden Bradley, while Akron is led by Nate Johnson and Tavari Johnson.
History shows that No. 13 seeds rarely upset No. 4 seeds, with a win percentage of just 14.74%. However, upsets have happened in the past, including last year’s Oakland victory over Kentucky. While Akron has had a strong season, Arizona’s experience and offensive firepower may be too much for the Zips to handle.
The game will be televised on truTV, and fans can expect an exciting matchup between two teams looking to make a statement in the NCAA Tournament.
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