- Akron (6-6) is a -16.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (5-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Buffalo / Akron TV channel: CBSSN
The Buffalo Bulls (5-9) visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips (6-6) on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).
The Buffalo vs. Akron Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Buffalo vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Buffalo | +16.5 -110 | O 143.5 -110 | +950 |
| Akron | -16.5 -110 | U 143.5 -110 | -2000 |
Buffalo vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 93.5% 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 Buffalo will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+9.90 Units / 10% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.35 Units / 28% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / 0% ROI).
- 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / 0% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 0% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / 0% ROI
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo is shooting 26% from three (95/361) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo has averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (228 turnovers/15 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.3
Buffalo is shooting 26% from three (95/361) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (182 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has made 9.3 three-pointers per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Akron has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%
Akron has made 140 three-pointers this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron is shooting 36% from three (140/386) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 6.6 steals per game (99 steals/15 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Buffalo has averaged 7.5 steals per game (353 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Buffalo has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,153 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Buffalo has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/15 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.2
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,200 points/2,727 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Akron has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (362 rebounds/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Akron has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,178 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.5
Akron has allowed 66.7 points per game (3,200 points/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.8
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