Akron vs Buffalo 3/14/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Akron Zips vs. Buffalo Bulls
CBB: 12:00 PM EST
Mar. 14, 2019
TV: ESPN+
Latest Odds : BUFF -9 Total 143.5
The Akron Zips are set to face the Buffalo Bulls in the quarterfinal round of the MAC Tournament as they will meet at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Akron Zips enter the tournament as the 8th seed with an 8-10 record, and they will be looking to expand off their recent home victory over Miami (OH), 80-51. Loren Cristian Jackson led the way for the Zips with 25 points and 6 assists. Daniel Utomi had a solid game down low for Akron as he contributed 20 points.
The Buffalo Bulls enter the MAC Tournament as the 1st seed with a 16-2 record, and they will be looking to continue their 9-game winning streak after recently winning at home against the Bowling Green Falcons, 84-73. Nick Perkins led the way for the Buffalo Bulls as he contributed 22 points and 6 rebounds. C.J. Massinburg was able to record 15 points and 6 rebounds for the Bulls.
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Daniel Utomi is the leading scorer for the Akron Zips as the junior forward is averaging 14.3 PPG. Jimond Ivey is the leading rebounder and assists guy for John Groce and company as the senior guard is averaging 6.2 RPG and 3.5 APG while also contributing 12.1 PPG and 1.3 steals per game. The Akron Zips are shooting 41.5% from the field this season while connecting on 32.3% of their three-point attempts.
C.J. Massinburg is the leading scorer for the Buffalo Bulls as the senior guard is averaging 18.6 PPG while also contributing 6.3 RPG and 3.1 APG. Nick Perkins is the leading rebounder for Nate Oats and company as the senior forward is averaging 7.3 RPG while contributing 14.8 PPG. Davonta Jordan is the leading assists guy for the Bulls as the junior guard is averaging 3.7 APG. The Buffalo Bulls are shooting 46.3% from the field this season while connecting on 34% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Zips are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Under is 5-0 in Zips last 5 Thursday games.
Bulls are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Buffalo Bulls -9
The Buffalo Bulls beat the Akron Zips by a combined 19 points in their 2 meetings this season, and I think they can easily win by double-digits in this one. Buffalo is a senior infested team and they are used to the spotlight after beating making an NCAA Tournament upset last season. Buffalo will turn it up for the tournament and leave the 8th seed Akron Zips looking for answers. Buffalo wins and covers, 76-63.