- Akron is a -16.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Buffalo / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The Buffalo Bulls visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Akron, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-105).
The Buffalo vs. Akron Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Buffalo vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Buffalo vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Buffalo vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 64.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+20.85 Units / 105% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 away games (+14.50 Units / 82% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+12.30 Units / 4% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games (+8.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.55 Units / 51% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.75 Units / 35.08% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.91% ROI).
- 20-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.3 Units / 3.53% ROI
- 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
- 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (452 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has a TS% of 55% this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (499 assists/ 281 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron has a 27% free throw rate (1,025 free throw attempts/3,863 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Akron has an eFG% of 59% this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Buffalo 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 allowed opponents to shoot 47% (884/1,866) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Buffalo has allowed 79.5 points per game (6,996 points/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 74.6
Buffalo has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (748/1,604) this season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (679/1,593) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Akron has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (6,728 points/5,606 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Akron allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/719) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Akron allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,243 points/1,929 shots) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
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