James A. Rhodes Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Akron Zips and the visiting Buffalo Bulls in college hoops betting odds action on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Akron sat as 6-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Akron Zips currently sport a 7-7 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-7 ATS. The Buffalo Bulls are 10-5 and 7-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Akron Zips produce a 6-7 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Buffalo Bulls have gone 7-5 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 233-ranked Akron Zips and the No. 93-rated Buffalo Bulls in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Akron's No. 175-ranked scoring average of 72.79 PPG, against a Buffalo Bulls defense rated No. 237 and allowing 78.2 PPG. The Akron Zips FG% has averaged 44.49% to date this season, more than the Buffalo Bulls shooters have managed so far (44.31% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulls blew out Ball State on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 83-63 win at Worthen Arena.
The Zips endured a 67-65 loss at the hands of the Rockets on Friday, despite a 19-point effort from Daniel Utomi at Savage Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to Miami-Ohio, Saturday, January 13th
Akron at Bowling Green, Saturday, January 13th