Buffalo at Akron 2/12/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Feb. 12, 2019
TV: ESPN+
Latest Odds : BUFF -4 Total 143.5
The Buffalo Bulls are set to visit James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio for a MAC clash against the Akron Zips. Buffalo comes into this game as the top team in the conference as they have an 8-2 record, and they will be looking to start a win streak after beating Central Michigan on Saturday 90-76. Senior guard Jeremy Harris led the way for the Bulls with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Senior guard Dontay Caruthers had a productive game off the bench with 16 points.
The Akron Zips come into this game with a 6-4 record in MAC play, and they will be looking to continue their winning ways after beating Kent State on Friday 72-53. Sophomore guard Loren Cristian Jackson had a productive game for the Zips with a team-high 18 points. Junior Tyler Cheese flirted around the double-double mark with 15 points and 8 rebounds.
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Senior guard C.J. Massinburg is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Bulls as he comes into this game averaging 18.4 PPG and 3 APG. Senior forward Nick Perkins is the leading rebounder for Nate Oats and company as he is averaging 7.5 RPG, but he is also a top scoring option with 13.5 PPG. Buffalo is shooting 46.6% from the field this season while connecting on 34% of their 3-point attempts.
Junior forward Daniel Utomi is the leading scorer for the Akron Zips as he is averaging 13.9 PPG while also contributing 5.9 RPG. Senior guard Jimond Ivey is the leading rebounder for the Zips as he comes into this game averaging 6.5 RPG, but he is also one of the top scorers for John Groce with 13.3 PPG. Akron comes into this game shooting 41.3% from the field while connecting on 31.7% of their 3-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Zips are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Over is 72-34-1 in Bulls last 107 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-0 in Zips last 4 games following a straight up win.
Free Betting Pick: Buffalo Bulls -4
The Buffalo Bulls are one of the top mid-major teams in the country and after already dropping 2 conference games this season, they know they need to win out in case they get upset in the MAC tournament. Buffalo has one of the deepest lineups in college basketball as they pull 3-4 seniors off their bench and they get up and down the court on you. Buffalo wins and covers, 82-74.