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MAC foes will clash when the Buffalo Bulls (5-5) meet the Akron Zips (1-9).
Buffalo vs. Akron Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 14 points, with sportsbooks listing Buffalo as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Buffalo has -691 odds to pick up the win, while Akron is listed at +464 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 44 points.
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Game Info
How to Watch Buffalo vs. Akron Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Stadium: UB Stadium
Betting Preview
Buffalo
Buffalo is totaling 388.0 yards per game on offense this year (68th in the FBS), and are allowing 402.5 yards per game (93rd) on the other side of the ball. Buffalo is putting up 29.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 58th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 76th, surrendering 27.4 points per contest. Buffalo ranks 62nd in pass offense (236.5 passing yards per game) and 56th in pass defense (219.0 passing yards allowed per game) this season. Buffalo has the 67th-ranked rushing offense this year (151.5 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst with 183.5 rushing yards allowed per game. On offense, Buffalo ranks 62nd in the FBS with a 39.6% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 32nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (183.5). Buffalo ranks 26th in college football with a +6 turnover margin after forcing 20 turnovers (14th in the FBS) and committing 14 (60th in the FBS).
Akron
Akron ranks 85th in total yards per game (363.9), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 430.5 total yards conceded per contest. Akron has been unproductive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 15th-worst in points (19.5 per game) and seventh-worst in points surrendered (36.7 per game). Akron’s pass offense has been thriving, racking up 281.7 passing yards per contest (22nd-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 94th by surrendering 247.2 passing yards per game. Akron has lots of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks third-worst in rushing yards per game (82.2) and 25th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (183.3). Akron’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 34.2% third-down rate, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 74th with a 39.2% third-down rate surrendered. With eight forced turnovers (124th in the FBS) and 20 turnovers committed (118th in the FBS) this season, Akron ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -12.
Buffalo vs. Akron Betting Analysis
Buffalo Betting Insights
Buffalo has covered the spread seven times this season (7-3-0). Buffalo is a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 14-point favorites. Buffalo games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season. The Bulls have a 3-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 60% of those games). The Bulls have played as a moneyline favorite of -691 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Zips Betting Insights
Akron has covered the spread four times over 10 games with a set total. Akron has an ATS record of 2-2 when playing as at least 14-point underdogs. Akron’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. This season, the Zips have been listed as the underdog in eight games and failed to win any of those contests. This season, the Zips have been at least a +464 underdog on the moneyline four times, losing each of those contests.
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Buffalo vs. Akron Against The Spread & Betting Records
Buffalo
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 55.9 | 52.8 | 57.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.2 | 29.0 | 33.6 |
| ATS Record | 7-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-4-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 1-1 | 2-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 1-0 | 1-3 |
Zips
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.4 | 54.5 | 60.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 38.4 | 33.0 | 43.8 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-1 | 2-2-1 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-6-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-8 | 0-4 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Buffalo
- The Bulls’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Shaun Dolac, who has suited up for 10 games and registered 67 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack.
- James Patterson has hit the gridiron for 10 games, collecting one interception to go along with 47 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Bulls.
- Keyshawn Cobb has played 10 games, collecting 29 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception for the Bulls.
- Marcus Fuqua, as part of the Bulls’ defensive unit, has collected 28 tackles and five interceptions in 10 games.
Zips
- As a tone-setter on defense, the Zips’ Bubba Arslanian has recorded 74 tackles, 5.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in 10 games.
- Victor Jones has been wreaking havoc on defense, recording 36 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks for the Zips.
- In 10 games for the Zips, Darrian Lewis has compiled 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- On defense, Nate Thompson has compiled 41 tackles in 10 games.
Buffalo vs. Akron Predictions and Pick
Buffalo vs. Akron betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bulls (-14)
Pick OU:
Over (44)
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Our pick to win this contest is Buffalo, and we project that Buffalo will cover the spread (Buffalo -14). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 44 points.