The Akron Zips (21-10, 13-5 MAC) welcome in the Buffalo Bulls (15-16, 9-9 MAC) after victories in three straight home games.
Akron is a strong 7.5-point favorite against Buffalo when the Zips square off with the Bulls on Thursday. The matchup’s over/under is 146.5.
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Akron Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Buffalo
- When: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Spread Favorite: Akron -7.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Akron -343
- Moneyline Underdog: Buffalo +264
- Over/Under: 146.5 points
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Akron Betting Trends
- The Zips are 11-15-3 ATS this season.
- Akron has an ATS record of 7-4-1 when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites this season.
- The Zips have been chosen as favorites in 19 games this year and have walked away with the win 17 times (89.5%) in those games.
- Akron has yet to lose in 12 games when named as at least a -343 moneyline favorite.
- A total of 14 out of the Zips’ 29 games this season have gone over the point total.
- Akron’s 29 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 146.5 points 10 times.
- The average total in Zips matchups this year is 140.1, 6.4 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Akron Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Castaneda | 29 | 21.4 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| Enrique Freeman | 31 | 16.5 | 11.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Trendon Hankerson | 31 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Sammy Hunter | 31 | 8.0 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Greg Tribble | 30 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Akron Season Stats
- Akron’s +236 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 73.8 points per game (127th in college basketball) while giving up 66.2 per contest (66th in college basketball).
- The Zips are 132nd in the country at 33.5 rebounds per game. That’s 3.7 more than the 29.8 their opponents average.
- The Zips’ offense has been more effective in MAC games this year, scoring 77.1 points per contest, compared to their overall average of 73.8 PPG.
- Akron’s defense has been less productive in MAC matchups this season, surrendering 68.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 66.2 PPG allowed.
- In conference games, the Zips put up more treys per game (9.2) and have a higher three-point percentage (35.7%) than their season averages (9.0, 35.1%).
- Akron scores 79.9 points per game in home games, compared to 69.8 points per game on the road, a difference of 10.1 points per contest.
- In 2022-23, the Zips are allowing 64.1 points per game in home games. Away from home, they are allowing 69.6.
Akron Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2023 | Buffalo | W 86-66 | Home | -9.5 |
| 2/21/2023 | Toledo | L 84-63 | Away | +4 |
| 2/25/2023 | Western Michigan | W 81-64 | Home | -14.5 |
| 2/28/2023 | Ball State | W 87-83 | Home | -9.5 |
| 3/3/2023 | Kent State | L 89-84 | Away | +5 |
| 3/9/2023 | Buffalo | – | Home | -7.5 |
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Buffalo Betting Trends
- Buffalo has covered 15 times in 29 matchups with a spread this year.
- When playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year, the Bulls have an ATS record of 4-4.
- This season, Buffalo has been the underdog 18 times and won five, or 27.8%, of those games.
- The Bulls have not won as an underdog of +264 or more on the moneyline this season in seven such games.
- Buffalo and its opponents have combined to go over the point total 15 out of 29 times this year.
- The Bulls have combined with their opponent to score more than 146.5 points in 21 of 29 games this season.
- The average over/under for Buffalo’s outings this season is 154.5, 8.0 more points than this game’s total.
Buffalo Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jones | 30 | 15.0 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Zid Powell | 28 | 12.1 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Isaiah Adams | 31 | 11.7 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| LaQuill Hardnett | 30 | 10.8 | 7.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Armoni Foster | 30 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
Buffalo Season Stats
- The Bulls put up 77.5 points per game (49th in college basketball) while allowing 76.9 per outing (342nd in college basketball). They have a +20 scoring differential.
- The 35.8 rebounds per game Buffalo accumulates rank 35th in the country, 3.1 more than the 32.7 its opponents pull down.
- In 2022-23, the Bulls have averaged 76.6 points per game in MAC play, and 77.5 overall.
- In 2022-23, Buffalo has allowed 76.6 points per game in MAC action, and 76.9 overall.
- From beyond the arc, the Bulls are making 7.1 treys in conference games (compared to 7.0 for the season), and shooting 32.6% in conference (versus 32.2% overall).
- At home, Buffalo averages 82.2 points per game. On the road, it averages 74.6.
- At home the Bulls are conceding 71.3 points per game, 12.8 fewer points than they are away (84.1).
Buffalo Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2023 | Akron | L 86-66 | Away | +9.5 |
| 2/21/2023 | Central Michigan | W 63-35 | Home | -13 |
| 2/25/2023 | Toledo | L 101-71 | Away | +11.5 |
| 2/28/2023 | Northern Illinois | W 85-75 | Away | -4.5 |
| 3/3/2023 | Miami (OH) | W 68-63 | Home | -8.5 |
| 3/9/2023 | Akron | – | Away | +7.5 |
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