Akron vs Buffalo Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Buffalo

The Akron Zips battle the Buffalo Bulls, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, January 20.

We’re going for a modest total when Akron and Buffalo take to the court. Under 168.5 points could be on the money and our prediction is currently available at -114.

Akron Zips claimed a victory in their previous game. A 104-89 home win occurred against Western Michigan Broncos.

Buffalo Bulls suffered a defeat in their last game. A 105-102 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road against Miami-Ohio RedHawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Akron triumphed 88-70 when they last played Buffalo. Akron have won nine on the spin against Buffalo. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L

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Akron vs Buffalo Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Akron vs Buffalo betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -114. The line is set at 168.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Akron vs Buffalo stats:

• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Akron games on the road.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 19 Akron games on the road.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Akron games on the road.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Buffalo games at home.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Buffalo games at home.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Buffalo games at home.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 168.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 87 - 75 Buffalo

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try Akron to achieve a 87-75 win at huge odds.

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Akron vs Buffalo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Akron are regarded as having a 77% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -333. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Buffalo.

7.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 167.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 167.5, then the odds are -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Akron

-333

Buffalo

+260

Point Spread

Akron -7.5

-105

Buffalo +7.5

-115

Total Points

Under 167.5

-110

Over 167.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Akron Stats

Buffalo Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 161.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 168.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.60 pts and allowed 77.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 168.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.10 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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