Akron at Buffalo 2/26/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Akron Zips vs. Buffalo Bulls
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Feb. 26, 2019
TV: ESPN+
Latest Odds : BUF -13 Total 145
The Akron Zips are set to visit Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York for a MAC clash against the Buffalo Bulls. The Akron Zips are currently sitting in the middle of the MAC East with a 7-7 record, but they will be looking to start up a win streak after beating Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, 70-58. Tyler Cheese led the way for the Zips with 27 points and 5 rebounds as he went 10 of 16 from the field. Daniel Utomi had a solid game down low for Akron as he contributed 19 points and 5 rebounds.
The Buffalo Bulls come into this matchup ranked 21st in the AP Poll and as the top team in the MAC with a 12-2 record. The Buffalo Bulls are currently on a 5-game win streak after beating Kent State on Friday, 80-57. Nick Perkins had a big game off the bench for the Buffalo Bulls as he contributed a team-high 27 points and 6 rebounds. C.J. Massinburg had a solid all-around game for the Bulls as he recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds.
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Daniel Utomi is the leading scorer for the Akron Zips as the junior forward is averaging 14.1 PPG while also contributing 5.7 RPG. Jimond Ivey is the leading rebounder and assists guy for John Groce and company as the senior guard is averaging 6.5 RPG and 3.4 APG as well as contributing 12.4 PPG. The Akron Zips are shooting 41% from the field this season while connecting on 31.5% of their three-point attempts.
C.J. Massinburg is the leading scorer for the Buffalo Bulls as the senior guard is averaging 18.5 PPG while contributing 6 RPG and 2.9 APG. Nick Perkins is the leading rebounder for Nate Oats and company as the senior forward is averaging 7.5 RPG and 14.1 PPG off the bench. Davonta Jordan is the leading assists guy for the Bulls as the junior guard is averaging 3.9 APG. The Buffalo Bulls are shooting 46.8% from the field this season while connecting on 34.2% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Zips are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 Tuesday games.
Bulls are 33-14-4 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS win.
Under is 9-3 in Zips last 12 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Buffalo Bulls -13
The Buffalo Bulls are currently catching their stride in MAC play as they have beaten the last two opponents by a combined 70 points. Buffalo is great at home as they are 12-0 SU, and the same can’t be said about Akron on the road where they are 1-8. Buffalo is a veteran-led team with seniors throughout their lineup and with the NCAA Tournament in reach, they know they can’t slip up now. Buffalo wins and covers, 76-62.