- Akron is a -19.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
- Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
- Buffalo / Akron TV channel: ESPN+
The Buffalo Bulls visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH, USA.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-105).
The Buffalo vs. Akron Over/Under is 161.5 total points.
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Buffalo vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Buffalo | +19.5 -115 | O 161.5 -115 | +1200 |
| Akron | -19.5 -105 | U 161.5 -105 | -3000 |
Buffalo vs Akron Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 68.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+11.25 Units / 75% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in their last 16 games at home (+16.00 Units / 18% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.22 Units / 24% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -14.63% ROI).
- 7-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -18.15% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -11.65% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.28% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 22-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.15 Units / 12.48% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Over for +5.95 Units / 19.29% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -28.29% ROI
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/30 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (870 turnovers/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (526 assists/ 361 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Akron has averaged 18.1 assists per game (526 assists/29 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Akron has a 26% free throw rate (474 free throw attempts/1,862 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Akron has 526 assists this season — most among Mid-American Teams
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 has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (760 rebounds/30 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Buffalo averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (695 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Buffalo forced 10.2 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (793 rebounds/29 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Akron averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Akron averaged 5.6 steals per game (189 steals/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
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