- Akron (12-9) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (8-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Akron / Buffalo TV channel: ESPN+
The Akron Zips (12-9) visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls (8-15) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).
The Akron vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | -13.5 -110 | O 140.5 -110 | -1100 |
| Buffalo | +13.5 -110 | U 140.5 -110 | +700 |
Akron vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 92.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Akron vs Buffalo Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+6.90 Units / 6% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 22.89% ROI).
- 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 7.2% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.4 Units / -25.35% ROI).
- 4-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -34.1% ROI
- 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -20.95% ROI
- 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.25% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (313 assists/ 252 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Akron has averaged 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (220 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Akron has a TS% of 50% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Akron is shooting 56% from inside the arc (235/423) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo is shooting 41% (541/1,312) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Buffalo is shooting 27% from three (147/550) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo is shooting 27% from three (147/550) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo is shooting 30% from three (370/1,245) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,687 points/3,162 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Akron has allowed 64.3 points per game (1,478 points/23 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6
Akron has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.6
Akron has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,478 points/1,290 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.24
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (498 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Buffalo has allowed 80.6 points per game (1,774 points/22 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6
Buffalo has averaged 6.3 steals per game (138 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Buffalo has 392 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams
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