Buffalo vs Akron Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks

The Buffalo Bulls are visiting the Akron Zips on Friday, March 7th at the James A. Rhodes Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Prediction. We will examine:

The Akron Zips’ recent form and player performance

The Buffalo Bulls’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Akron Zips

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Buffalo Bulls

Recent betting trends in games played between the Buffalo Bulls and Akron Zips

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips game

Akron Zips Preview

The Akron Zips have a 24-6 record this season and are sitting in first place in the MAC. Akron is coming off a 96-87 win over Toledo. The Zips are 14-14 against the spread, and 18-10 in over/under while having a 15-0 home record.

Offensively, Akron is averaging 83.9 points per game, which is the 10th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.4 points per game (258th). The Zips shoot 47% from the field (65th) and 36% from beyond the arc (74th). The Zips shoot 75.2% from the free-throw line (70th) and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game (21st).

Nate Johnson leads Akron in scoring this season, with an average of 13.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, while Tavari Johnson adds 13 points and a team-high 3.9 assists per game.

Buffalo Bulls Preview

The Buffalo Bulls have a 9-21 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the MAC. Buffalo is coming off a 69-84 loss to Miami Ohio. The Bulls are 12-15-1 against the spread, and 13-14-1 in over/under while having a 3-12 road record.

Offensively, Buffalo is averaging 71.9 points per game, which ranks 243rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 80.7 points per game (252nd). The Bulls shoot 42.8% from the field (291st) and 30.5% from beyond the arc (338th). The Bulls shoot 69.3% from the free-throw line (277th) and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game (227th).

Ryan Sabol leads Buffalo in scoring with an average of 14.4 points, while Tyson Dunn adds 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and a team-high 5.5 assists per game.

Why the Akron Zips will win

• Akron has won each of its last 15 games at James A. Rhodes Arena.
• Buffalo has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Akron has won the first half in each of its last five night games against Buffalo.

Why the Buffalo Bulls will win

• The road team has won the first half in four of Akron’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Seventeen of Buffalo’s last 18 Friday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Ten of the last 11 night games between Buffalo and Akron have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Akron ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).
• Akron is one of three teams to ranks in the top-10 for both points and assists per game this season.
• Buffalo ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.9).
• Buffalo ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (8.8).

Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Prediction

Akron has won their last 8 meetings against Buffalo and is 7-1 against the spread. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Akron won 90-58 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Prediction, Akron is coming as a -19.5 home favorites. Akron is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and have been perfect in their 15 home games, while Buffalo has been struggling mightily on the road. Akron has been red-hot lately, as they are 9-1 in their last 10 games, but have covered the spread only in their last two games. On the other hand, Buffalo has been struggling lately, as they are 2-8 in their last 10 games and just 3-6-1 against the spread. Akron destroyed Buffalo in their previous meeting this season by 32 points on the road, so I expect them to win big again today at home. Take the Akron Zips and lay the big chalk at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Akron Zips -19.5