Buffalo vs Akron Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Buffalo vs Akron

The Buffalo Bulls square off against the Akron Zips, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, February 24.

Akron should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -14.5 about them on the spread. We expect our selection to cover the line at -120 against Buffalo.

Buffalo Bulls won their previous game 86-82 (OT). This was a road victory against UMass Minutemen.

Akron Zips triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Ball State were beaten 78-65.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Akron beat Buffalo in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 82-63 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H games, Akron have won every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	22-5	2415	2011	404	14-2	8-3	3W
Buffalo	16-11	2122	2025	97	7-7	9-4	1W

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Buffalo vs Akron Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Buffalo vs Akron betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that this could be a one-sided college affair. Our pick is to therefore take Akron at -120 to cover the -14.5 line on the spread.

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Key Buffalo vs Akron stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by Akron in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Akron in 3 consecutive games against Buffalo.

Akron -14.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo 73 - 90 Akron

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Buffalo vs Akron 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.

At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Akron are regarded as 94% likely to win this college game. Buffalo are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +920.

The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 159.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 159.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Buffalo

+920

Akron

-1667

Point Spread

Buffalo +14.5

-102

Akron -14.5

-120

Total Points

Under 159.5

-110

Over 159.5

-110

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Buffalo Stats

Akron Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.40 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.70 pts and allowed 78.80 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)	27-0	2491	2011	480	16-0	11-0	25W
Akron	22-5	2415	2011	404	14-2	8-3	3W
Kent State	19-7	2202	2083	119	13-2	6-5	3W
Buffalo	16-11	2122	2025	97	7-7	9-4	1W
Bowling Green	16-12	2289	1994	295	11-6	5-6	2L
Ohio	15-13	2160	2146	14	11-6	4-7	2W
UMass	15-13	2265	2165	100	10-6	5-7	4L
Toledo	14-13	2196	2093	103	9-4	5-9	1W
Northern Illinois	9-17	1843	1980	-137	6-5	3-12	1L
Central Michigan	9-18	1986	2069	-83	8-4	1-14	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-18	1905	2008	-103	6-5	3-13	1L
Western Michigan	9-18	2014	2156	-142	7-6	2-12	2L
Ball State	8-19	1781	1898	-117	6-7	2-12	4L

• 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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