Buffalo vs Akron Prediction 2/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Buffalo vs Akron prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 24th at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls are 16-11 (6-8) this season after they defeated UMass in overtime by a score of 86-82 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 34-29 at halftime, but they scored 39 points in the second half + 18 in overtime to escape with the win. The Bulls shot 48% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Angelo Brizzi led Buffalo with 27 points and four assists, while Tim Oboh added 15 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Buffalo lost to NIU by a score of 72-70, but did beat Ball State by a score of 63-53 before that. The Bulls have scored 78.6 points per game with 31.8 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.0 points against per game this season. Ryan Sabol is averaging 17.9 points and 3.6 assists per game, while Angelo Brizzi is averaging 13.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Bulls. Buffalo is shooting 47.6% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this season. 

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips are 22-5 (13-1) this year after they defeated Ball State by a score of 78-65 in their last game. Akron led 40-36 at halftime and they held Ball State to just 29 points in the second half in the win. The Zips shot 45% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Amani Lyles led Akron with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Tavari Johnson added 25 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Akron defeated Western Michigan by a score of 90-73 and UMass by a score of 99-92. The Zips have scored 89.4 points per game with 38.0 rebounds and 19.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.5 points against per game this season. Tavari Johnson is averaging 20.5 points and 5.2 assists per game, while Amani Lyles is averaging 15.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Zips. Akron is shooting 50.2% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won each of its last 29 games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Buffalo has lost each of its last four games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Buffalo has lost the first half in each of its last three games at James A. Rhodes Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Buffalo Bulls will win

• The road team has won each of Buffalo’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Akron’s last 12 games at James A. Rhodes Arena have produced a total of 160+ points.
• Four of Buffalo’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 167+ points.

Buffalo vs Akron Prediction 

Akron comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are 13-1 in conference play this year. The Zips are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored 78+ points in three straight games. Buffalo has won two of their last three games, but they are just 6-8 in MAC play. The Bulls are shooting 48% from the field, but they have scored 71 or fewer points in four of their last five. I think Akron will get the win, but Buffalo has done a decent job of keeping games close. Take the points with the Bulls here.

David Racey's Pick: Buffalo +15.5