The Akron Zips (18-8, 10-3 MAC) are at home in MAC action against the Buffalo Bulls (12-14, 6-7 MAC) on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET.
The Zips are currently solid 9.5-point favorites against the Bulls. The game’s over/under is 146.5.
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Akron Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Buffalo
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN3
- Spread Favorite: Akron -9.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Akron -500
- Moneyline Underdog: Buffalo +364
- Over/Under: 146.5 points
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Akron Betting Trends
- The Zips are 9-13-2 ATS this season.
- Akron has an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites this season.
- The Zips have been chosen as favorites in 16 games this year and have walked away with the win 14 times (87.5%) in those games.
- Akron has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -500.
- In the Zips’ 24 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 10 times.
- In six games this season, Akron and its opponents have gone over 146.5 total points.
- The Zips have an average total of 136.7 in their contests this year, 9.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Akron Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Castaneda | 24 | 21.5 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| Enrique Freeman | 26 | 15.6 | 11.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Trendon Hankerson | 26 | 9.5 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Sammy Hunter | 26 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Greg Tribble | 26 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Akron Season Stats
- Akron outscores opponents by 8.5 points per game (scoring 72.6 per game to rank 160th in college basketball while giving up 64.1 per outing to rank 35th in college basketball) and has a +221 scoring differential overall.
- The Zips prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 4.2 boards. They are pulling down 34.2 rebounds per game (117th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 30.0 per outing.
- The Zips are putting up 75.8 points per game this year in conference matchups, which is 3.2 more points per game than their season average (72.6).
- Akron’s defense has been less effective in MAC action this season, conceding 65.6 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 64.1 PPG allowed.
- When it comes to three-pointers, the Zips’ offense has been better in MAC action this season, hitting 9.2 three-pointers per contest and connecting on 36.5% of their shots from downtown, compared to their season average of 9.0 threes per game with a 35.3% three-point percentage.
- Akron is putting up 78.8 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 9.8 more points than it is averaging in road games (69.0).
- The Zips are giving up 62.5 points per game this year at home, which is 3.4 fewer points than they’re allowing when playing on the road (65.9).
Akron Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2023 | Buffalo | W 81-64 | Away | -2.5 |
| 2/3/2023 | Kent State | W 67-55 | Home | +1.5 |
| 2/7/2023 | Toledo | L 84-74 | Home | -2 |
| 2/10/2023 | Ohio | L 90-81 | Away | -2 |
| 2/14/2023 | Eastern Michigan | W 78-51 | Away | -9 |
| 2/18/2023 | Buffalo | – | Home | -9.5 |
| 2/21/2023 | Toledo | – | Away | – |
| 2/25/2023 | Western Michigan | – | Home | – |
| 2/28/2023 | Ball State | – | Home | – |
| 3/3/2023 | Kent State | – | Away | – |
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Buffalo Betting Trends
- Buffalo is 13-11-0 ATS this season.
- The Bulls have been an underdog by 9.5 points or more five times this year, and covered the spread in four of those contests.
- Buffalo has been underdogs in 16 games this season and won five (31.2%) of those contests.
- The Bulls have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +364 odds on them winning this game.
- Buffalo and its opponents have combined to hit the over 12 out of 24 times this season.
- The Bulls have combined with their opponents to score more than 146.5 points in 18 of 24 games this season.
- Buffalo’s matchups this season have a 156.7-point average over/under, 10.2 more points than this game’s total.
Buffalo Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jones | 26 | 15.5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Zid Powell | 23 | 12.8 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Isaiah Adams | 26 | 11.2 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| LaQuill Hardnett | 25 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Armoni Foster | 25 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Buffalo Season Stats
- The Bulls have a +27 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.1 points per game. They’re putting up 78.9 points per game, 30th in college basketball, and are giving up 77.8 per contest to rank 349th in college basketball.
- Buffalo wins the rebound battle by 2.9 boards on average. It collects 36.3 rebounds per game, 31st in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 33.4.
- The Bulls average the same amount of points in MAC action as overall, 78.9 points per game.
- In conference action, Buffalo is giving up more points (78.4 per game) than it is overall (77.8) in 2022-23.
- From beyond the arc, the Bulls are draining 7.2 treys in conference games (compared to 7.0 for the season), and shooting 33.2% in conference (versus 32.5% overall).
- At home, Buffalo scores 84.8 points per game. Away, it averages 74.8.
- At home, the Bulls allow 74.8 points per game. Away, they give up 83.0.
Buffalo Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2023 | Akron | L 81-64 | Home | +2.5 |
| 2/4/2023 | Western Michigan | W 85-76 | Away | -3.5 |
| 2/7/2023 | Eastern Michigan | W 102-97 | Home | -10 |
| 2/10/2023 | Kent State | L 72-65 | Home | +4 |
| 2/14/2023 | Ohio | L 85-61 | Away | +4.5 |
| 2/18/2023 | Akron | – | Away | +9.5 |
| 2/21/2023 | Central Michigan | – | Home | – |
| 2/25/2023 | Toledo | – | Away | – |
| 2/28/2023 | Northern Illinois | – | Away | – |
| 3/3/2023 | Miami (OH) | – | Home | – |
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