Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips Free Prediction 01/28/20

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It will be a contest between two sensational offenses when the Akron Zips (16-4, 6-1 MAC) go head-to-head with the Buffalo Bulls (13-7, 4-3 MAC) at James A. Rhodes Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Zips edged the Ohio Bobcats, 88-86, while the Bulls fell to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 70-66.

The Zips were 9-10 from the foul line (90.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.681 (above their season average of 0.535). Buffalo, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 35.0). Loren Cristian Jackson played well for Akron, recording 35 points and five assists. Davonta Jordan played a pivotal role for Buffalo with 13 points, six assists and five rebounds.

The Bulls dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last contest, Buffalo won 82-46. Buffalo out-rebounded Akron. The Bulls had 12 offensive rebounds and 55 total rebounds, while the Zips had five and 36, respectively. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

The high-powered offense of Akron will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Buffalo. The Zips rank 28th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulls are 215th in defensive efficiency. The Zips should have the edge on that side of the ball.

Buffalo vs. Akron Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Akron, ATS Winner – Akron, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Buffalo ranks 27th in steals per game (8.6) while Akron ranks 220th (4.9).
  • The Zips rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bulls rank 157th (4.3).
  • Akron averages 25.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Buffalo ranks 77th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1).
  • The Zips rank 10th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Bulls rank 179th (13.9).
  • Akron averages 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 80th in the country. Buffalo ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Zips have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
  • The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 3.6 for the season.