The Buffalo Bulls will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Tuesday when they play host to the Akron Zips at Alumni Arena-NY in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Akron Zips opened as 16-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Akron Zips vs Buffalo Bulls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Akron Zips will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 11-16 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Buffalo Bulls are 12-11-3 ATS. Akron Zips are 13-14 on betting the total; Buffalo Bulls are 17-9.
The Bulls - Zips odds would favor the Bulls if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Buffalo is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Akron is at No. 205.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Buffalo's No. 10-ranked scoring average of 84.83 PPG, against a Akron Zips defense rated No. 204 and allowing 75.75 PPG. The Buffalo Bulls FG% has averaged 47.19% to date this season, more than the Akron Zips shooters have managed so far (43.29% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Zips got 24 points from Daniel Utomi, but it was Miami-Ohio that prevailed in a 64-62 final on Saturday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
The Bulls blew out Ohio on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 108-82 win at Alumni Arena-NY.
- Akron is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Akron is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- Akron is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Akron is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
- Buffalo is 1-6-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Buffalo is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo's last 8 games
- Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Akron home to Kent State, Friday, March 2nd
Buffalo at Bowling Green, Friday, March 2nd
