Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on James A. Rhodes Arena Tuesday as the Akron Zips look to beat the odds vs the Buffalo Bulls in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Akron Zips betting line as -7.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Bulls will look to cover the spread vs the Akron Zips on Tuesday, as the Bulls are 11-10-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Zips are 11-8-1 ATS. Buffalo is 11-12 against the total, while Akron is 12-8 versus the total betting line.
The Akron Zips sit at No. 27 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Buffalo Bulls sit at No. 107 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Buffalo Bulls rank No. 53 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 38.8 per game. That compares with Akron’s No. 74 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Akron is college basketball's No. 1-ranked team at 11.64 per game, while the Buffalo Bulls rate No. 144 with 6.92 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
CJ Massinburg chucked in a team-high 36 points for Buffalo on Friday, but they still came up short in losing 94-75 at Alumni Arena.
The Zips got 22 points from Josh Williams, but it was Northern Illinois that prevailed in a 80-79 final on Saturday at NIU Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to Bowling Green, Saturday, February 20th
Akron at Kent State, Friday, February 19th