- Akron is a -7.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
- Total (Over/Under): 168.5 points
- Akron / Buffalo TV channel: ESPN+
The Akron Zips visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Buffalo, NY.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).
The Akron vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 168.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Akron vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 66.9% 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 56.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+19.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.05 Units / 20% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+13.05 Units / 30% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.25 Units / 7.08% ROI).
- 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.8 Units / 2.03% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.45 Units / 30.88% ROI).
- 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.15 Units / 63.02% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Buffalo forced 10.2 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Buffalo has allowed 79.9 points per game (6,312 points/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 74.5
Buffalo allowed opponents to shoot 47% (884/1,866) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Buffalo is shooting 40% from three (185/463) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Buffalo forced 10.2 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Buffalo has allowed 79.9 points per game (6,312 points/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 74.5
Buffalo allowed opponents to shoot 47% (884/1,866) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Buffalo is shooting 40% from three (185/463) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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