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Toledo at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toledo at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toledo Rockets (17-6, 8-2 MAC) visit the Akron Zips (17-6, 9-1 MAC) on Tuesday. Tip from James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Toledo vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Toledo throttled Central Michigan 84-59 on Saturday, covering as 18.5-point favorites. It has won 7 games straight and is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span to improve to 12-9 ATS on the season.

The Zips took down Kent State 67-55 on Friday and covered as 1-point road underdogs. They enter Tuesday on an 8-game winning streak and are 5-2-1 ATS in that span. Akron is 9-11-1 ATS this season.

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Toledo at Akron odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Toledo +2.5 (-110) | Akron -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Toledo at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 79, Toledo 75

Moneyline

Not available.

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Against the spread

LEAN AKRON -2.5 (-110).

While both teams enter the game on impressive hot streaks, the Zips hold a clear advantage when playing on their home floor, boasting a 12-0 home record.

Akron is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 home games and 3-0-1 ATS in its last 4 following a ATS win while Toledo is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games following an outright win of more than 20 points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 147.5 (-105).

Toledo has the 3rd-best scoring offenses in the nation, averaging 84.9 points per game and its O/U record reflects that at 14-7. At 147.5, it would be the Rockets’ lowest closing line in its last 10 games.

On the contrary, Toledo has 1 of the worst defenses in the nation, allowing 77.6 PPG (338th).

The Rockets will lean on their ability to push the pace of the game which is a great recipe for OVER 147.5 (-105).

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Kent State at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Kent State at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (18-4, 8-1 MAC) will take on the Akron Zips (16-6, 8-1) on Friday at James A. Rhodes Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Golden Flashes defeated Central Michigan 81-69 on Tuesday, failing to cover as 19-point favorites at home. Kent State is currently on a 2-game winning streak and has won 9 of its last 10 games.

The Zips beat Buffalo 81-64 on Tuesday to cover as 2.5-point favorites on the road. Akron has won 7 games in a row and has won 9 of its last 10 games.

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Kent State at Akron odds

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Moneyline (ML): Kent State -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Akron -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +1.5 (-115) | Akron -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Kent State at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 77, Kent State 73

Moneyline

I would be comfortable taking AKRON (-125) at -150 odds or better. The Zips haven’t lost at home this season and they’ve won 7 straight conference games.

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Against the spread

AKRON -1.5 (-105) is the lean here with how the Zips have played recently. While Kent State is also a talented team, Akron is 11-0 at home and we only need a win by at least 2 points.

The Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. Meanwhile, the Zips are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 133.5 (-105) is how I’d confidently play the total in this game with how these teams can score the basketball. Kent State averages 75.5 points per game (89th in the nation) and Akron averages 72.2 points per game (168th in the nation) this season.

The Zips have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 home games.

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Akron at Buffalo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Akron at Buffalo odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Akron Zips (15-6, 7-1 MAC) and Buffalo Bulls (10-11, 4-4) clash in a Mid-American Conference tussle Tuesday. The contest at Alumni Arena will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Buffalo odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Akron has won 6 straight games — all within the MAC — and is tied with Kent State for 1st place in the conference. The Zips had a 5-game losing skid when playing away from home between Nov. 22 and Jan. 6, but have won their last 3 road games since.

The Bulls are coming off a 74-68 loss to Kent State Friday. Buffalo was a 10.5-point underdog in that game and is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) since Jan. 17. Buffalo is just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Akron.

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Akron at Buffalo odds

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Moneyline: Akron -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Buffalo +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Akron -2.5 (-110) | Buffalo +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Akron at Buffalo picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 77, Buffalo 68

Moneyline

Too much juice getting in the way of what should be a solid Akron -140 play. PASS, unless that price becomes available.

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Against the spread

Akron has gone 4-1 ATS in the last 5 series meetings.

Buffalo has played a tougher slate, but UA is playing the better ball of late. The Zips play a slow style of basketball that runs counter to what its MAC foes mostly see in what is a fast league. Akron should be able to counter a strong offensive-rebounding Bulls team, and the Zips figure to have advantages when points are added in free throws and 3s.

BACK THE ZIPS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

A sliver of a lean on the Under, but nothing worth a sportsbook account login. PASS.

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Ohio at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (11-9, 3-4 MAC) visit the Akron Zips (14-6, 6-1) on Saturday. Tip from James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio took down Western Michigan on Tuesday to cover as a 9-point home favorite. It has now covered the spread in back-to-back games and is 6-4 in its last 10 to improve to 10-9 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Bobcats have struggled this season, giving up 72.5 points per game (ppg) (258th).

Akron beat Miami (Ohio) 73-68 on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 14-point home favorite. It is 2-1-1 ATS in its last 4 and 4-4-1 in its last 9 lined games. The Zips have played exceptional defense and are holding opponents to an average of 62.3 ppg (26th).

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Ohio at Akron odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Akron -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +6.5 (-105) | Akron -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 76, Ohio 69

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline does not present much value for Akron (-290) bettors when it should win by margin. Focus on the spread instead.

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Against the spread

BET AKRON -6.5 (-115).

The Zips are 10-0 at home this season. Ohio has struggled on the road this season, winning just 2 of 9 true road games.

The Zips are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 Saturday games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Bobcats are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 139.5 (-110).

This would be the 5th time in Ohio’s last 10 games that the line has closed at 139.5 or lower, and the Over hit in 4 of the previous instances. The Bobcats’ have hit the Over in 5 of their last 6 games and the Over is 6-3 in Akron’s last 9 lined games.

The Over is 5-0 in the Bobcats’ last 5 Saturday games and 5-1 in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage of .600 or above; the Bobcats tend to play up to their competition.

The Over is 4-1 in the Zips’ last 5 home games against a team with a losing record and 9-3 in their last 12 against a team with a winning straight-up record.

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Miami (Ohio) at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Miami (Ohio) at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (7-12, 1-5 MAC) and Akron Zips (13-6, 5-1) cross swords in a Tuesday night Mid-American Conference battle. Tip time at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami (Ohio) vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Miami has lost 3 in a row straight up and against the spread. The Redhawks have coughed up a 54.4% mark from the floor over their last 2 games. Their 75.1 points-per-game-allowed would be the program’s worst season average since 1990-91.

Meanwhile, Akron’s defense has been terrific. At 62.0 PPG allowed, the Zips rank 1st in the MAC. UA is 6-1 over its last 7 games. At home the Zips are 9-0 this season.

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Miami (Ohio) at Akron odds

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Moneyline: Miami (Ohio) +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Akron -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami (Ohio) +14.5 (-115) | Akron -14.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami (Ohio) at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 74, Miami 62

Moneyline

Too much juice here at 11-to-1 odds.

PASS.

Against the spread

Over the last 7 series meetings, Akron is 6-1 ATS.

But there is a slight Under pull in these numbers, and the Zips would need to be in the area of -11 for UA to have enough value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 series games. The Under is 4-0 in Miami’s last 4 games against teams playing .600 basketball. The Under is 4-0 in the Zips’ last 4 games against teams with losing records.

Miami displayed some better-than-expected defense over the front half of this month.

BACK THE UNDER 139.5 (-110).

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Akron at Central Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Akron at Central Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Akron Zips (11-6, 3-1 MAC) battle the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-10, 2-2) Tuesday. Tip from McGuirk Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Central Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Central Michigan beat Buffalo 87-78 Saturday, covering as a 5-point home underdog. The Chippewas are 5-2 straight up (SU) at home and 8-7 against the spread (ATS) this season. They are 4-5 ATS over their last 9. Central Michigan’s strength is defense, ranking 93rd in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (41.5%).

Akron thrashed Eastern Michigan 104-67 at home Friday, scoring 58 points in the 2nd half en route to an easy cover as a 13.5-point favorite. The Zips are just 5-10 ATS this season despite being 9-0 SU at home. They are 2-2 ATS over their last 4 games. Their strength is defense, ranking 35th in opponents’ points per game (63.1).

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Akron at Central Michigan odds

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Moneyline (ML): Akron -525 (bet $525 to win $100) | Central Michigan +365 (bet $100 to win $365)
Against the spread (ATS): Akron -9.5 (-110) | Central Michigan +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Akron at Central Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 71, Central Michigan 63

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no value here on either team.

Against the spread

BET CENTRAL MICHIGAN +9.5 (-110).

Akron has been one of the worst covering teams in the MAC this season, posting a 5-10 ATS record. It is just 1-3 straight up on the road as well as 0-4 ATS away from home.

Central Michigan is 8-7 ATS this season and 3-2 ATS at home. It is also 5-2 straight up at home. The Chippewas have covered 3 of their last 5 as well. Both teams are 2-2 ATS in conference games.

Considering the Zips’ poor showing away from home, back CENTRAL MICHIGAN +9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 132.5 (-115).

While neither team has consistently hit the Over this season, they each have been better at it lately. Akron is 3-0 O/U in its last 3 games and put up 104 on Eastern Michigan in its last outing.

Central Michigan went Over against Buffalo, scoring 87 points. Combined, the teams are 4-4 O/U in conference play, and both average more than 68 points per game.

Ultimately, back the OVER 132.5 (-115).

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Eastern Michigan at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Eastern Michigan at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-12, 1-2 MAC) and Akron Zips (10-6, 2-1) meet for a Friday night Mid-American tussle. Tip time at James A. Rhodes Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Eastern Michigan vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Eastern Michigan is coming off a Tuesday loss — straight up and against the spread — against Western Michigan. The Eagles were defeated 85-79 and are 1-3 SU and ATS over their last 4 games. A youthful EMU squad is 2-8 SU over its last 8 games. During that stretch, it has yielded 79.8 points per game.

Akron is coming off a 74-70 win (as a -5 favorite) at Bowling Green. The Zips have dropped back-to-back games ATS. Straight up, they are 8-0 at home, but dating back to last season, UA is just 4-8 ATS in its last 12 lined games on home hardwood.

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Eastern Michigan at Akron odds

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Moneyline: Eastern Michigan +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Akron -1000 (bet $1000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Eastern Michigan +13.5 (-110) | Akron -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Eastern Michigan at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 74, Eastern Michigan 59

Moneyline

Akron is the clearly superior team, with a hefty experience advantage. But this is a big price here on the moneyline.

PASS.

Against the spread

EMU’s recent performances have been either dodgy and ineffective or erratic. Or both. With a likable — and actionable — Under, the lean is on the Eagles plus the points. But AVOIDING this side has the stronger gravity.

Over/Under

The Under is: 7-1 in the Eagles’ last 8 games against winning teams. It’s 4-1 in the Zips’ last 5 games vs. foes playing .400 ball or worse and 9-1 across the last 10 series meetings (average margin 19.7 points in the 9 Unders).

Akron plays at a bottom-100 pace; Eastern Michigan plays fast but has been slowing over recent games. Don’t figure on any score-spiral components (2nd-chance and transition points, etc.) to get too loose, and there is some expected regression in EMU’s bad defensive numbers (55.8% effective field goal mark).

BACK THE UNDER 141.5 (-110).

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Akron at Bowling Green odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Akron at Bowling Green odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Akron Zips (9-6, 1-1 MAC) and Bowling Green Falcons (8-7, 2-0) lock horns Tuesday in a Mid-American Conference game. The opening tip at the Stroh Center will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Bowling Green odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Akron lost Friday at Ball State 70-63 as 3-point underdogs. The MAC’s 2nd-leading defense (62.3 points per game) allowed 70-plus points for just the 6th time this season.

The Falcons beat Ohio 88-79 on Saturday as 3.5-point underdogs and have won 4 games in a row. Bowling Green plays at a fast pace and has played in 7 games in which both teams scored 70-plus. Last season, this clash of styles yielded a pair of Akron victories. Since 2021, the Zips are 4-1 straight up and 4-1 ATS in their series with BGSU.

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Akron at Bowling Green odds

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Moneyline: Off the board.
Against the spread (ATS): Akron -3.5 (-110) | Bowling Green +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Akron at Bowling Green picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 68, Bowling Green 63

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

Akron is the more efficient squad defensively. The Zips shoot a lot of 3s, and that’s 1 untapped area of their offense because Akron has connected on just 31.9% of those attempts.

A game against Bowling Green and its porous perimeter defense (35.9%) could well be part of the Zips getting things heading int the right direction on that distance game. Akron won by 25 in this building a year ago.

The Zips are a moderate-confidence play. Consider a partial-unit play on AKRON -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

After the Zips’ last 4 SU losses, the Under has gone 4-0. And the Under is 6-2 in BGSU’s last 8 games on home hardwood.

Akron’s 2nd-leading scorer, G Xavier Castaneda, is questionable with a hand injury. Even with him on the floor, this game sets up just fine for an Under play.

Drilling down into Bowling Green schedule reveals that the Falcons have played a weak collection of defenses. Look for a toned-down score against the slow-tempo, not-so-accurately-named Zips.

TAKE THE UNDER 140.5 (-110).

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Northern Illinois at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Illinois at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (4-9) and Akron Zips (8-5) meet Tuesday. Tip at James A. Rhodes Arena is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

This game marks the MAC opener for both schools.

Northern Illinois returns to action after an 11-day layoff. The Huskies last played on Dec. 22, when they won 67-57 as 17.5-point underdogs at Indiana State. NIU had yielded 86.3 points per game in losing 4 straight before that road win.

The Zips had a Dec. 30 tune-up triumph (84-58) over NCAA-II Concord. Akron is 5-1 straight up and 2-2 against the spread over its last 6 games. Over the last 2 seasons, UA is 15-3 on its home floor.

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Northern Illinois at Akron odds

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Moneyline: Northern Illinois +825 (bet $100 to win $825) | Akron -1900 (bet $1,900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +14.5 (-105) | Akron -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northern Illinois at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 73, Northern Illinois 57

Moneyline

PASS. I have no interest in either side here.

Against the spread

Akron is on a nice roll and is a solid play to take this game by 13-18 points. There just isn’t any value of a line higher than -13.5. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 7-4 across 11 lined UA games. In recent games against fast teams, which NIU is, the Under has gone 2-1 (games against Wright State, Jackson State and Marshall).

The Huskies coming off a holiday layoff, with no major pressure in score-spiral areas like transition and 2nd-chance points, and Akron coming off a very slow game add to the fuel for an Under wager.

BACK THE UNDER 133.5 (-105).

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Akron at Buffalo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Akron at Buffalo odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Akron Zips (2-9, 1-6 MAC) meet the Buffalo Bulls (5-6, 4-3) Friday at UB Stadium in Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Buffalo odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Zips snapped a 9-game skid with a 44-12 win at Northern Illinois Saturday as a 9.5-point underdog. It was Akron’s first victory of the season against an FBS team. The Zips are a respectable 5-2-1 ATS across the past 8 games overall.

The Bulls need a victory to secure bowl eligibility in this makeup game due to the massive snowstorm in western New York.

Buffalo blew a chance to lock up a bowl bid last time out, falling 30-27 in overtime against Kent State Saturday. It was UB’s 3rd consecutive loss and non-cover after a 5-game win and cover streak.

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Akron at Buffalo odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Akron +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Buffalo -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread: Akron +11 (-110) | Buffalo -11 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 55 (O: -113 | U: -107)

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Akron at Buffalo picks and predictions

Prediction

Buffalo 32, Akron 25

Moneyline

Buffalo (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, which is a little too expensive for a team coming in on a 3-game losing skid.

Akron picked up a surprising 32-point win last time out against NIU, and the pressure is all on UB. The Bulls are desperate for a win, trying to secure bowl eligibility in a make-up game on a Friday afternoon, while the Zips will be carefree and just playing with no pressure at all. It’s a dangerous spot for UB.

PASS.

Against the spread

AKRON +11 (-110) is worth a look in this rare Friday afternoon game.

The Zips rolled up 200 rushing yards and 312 passing yards last week at NIU, and it’s a bad time for Akron to play its best game of the season, at least for Buffalo. The Bulls have frittered away the past 3 chances to lock up a 6th overall win and bowl eligibility. This is it, and UB could be a little tight.

However, you will be going against the series trends as Akron is 0-4 ATS in the past 4 meetings overall and 0-5 ATS in the past 5 trips to Buffalo.

Over/Under

An OVER 55 (-113) play is the lean here, but go lightly.

The Over is 10-4 in the past 14 games on the road for the Zips, while going 4-1 in the past 5 appearances on a Friday, too.

For the Bulls, the Over has hit in 4 in a row, 5 of the past 6 home games and is 4-0 in their past 4 inside the MAC.

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