- Akron (21-10) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (15-16)
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Buffalo Bulls (15-16) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Akron Zips (21-10) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Cleveland.
Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Buffalo vs. Akron Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Buffalo vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Buffalo | +7.5 -110 | O 146.5 -110 | +260 |
| Akron | -7.5 -110 | U 146.5 -110 | -350 |
Buffalo vs Akron Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Akron will win this game with 68.4% confidence.
Buffalo vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Buffalo and Akron, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 23 away games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
Akron Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Akron has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 games (+18.65 Units / 13% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has gone 15-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI).
- 13-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.8 Units / -3.33% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Akron has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.8 Units / 7.56% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 14.9 turnovers per game (327 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Buffalo is shooting 33% from three (155/476) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo has 19.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Buffalo has averaged 79.0 points per game (1,738 points/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has made 194 three-pointers this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Akron is shooting 43% (544/1,257) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Akron has averaged 72.2 points per game (1,588 points/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8
Akron has averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,393 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Buffalo has averaged 8.4 steals per game (185 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Buffalo has averaged 7.7 steals per game (399 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Buffalo has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (578 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:
Akron has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (552 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Akron has averaged 6.1 steals per game (341 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Akron has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,377 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Akron has forced 11.9 turnovers per game (666 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.3
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