The Buffalo Bulls and Akron Zips meet Saturday in week 5 college football action at InfoCision Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview
The Buffalo Bulls are still looking for their first win of the season. Buffalo looks to avoid its first 0-5 start since the 2005 season. Cole Snyder is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 933 yards, 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Marlyn Johnson and Nik McMillan have combined for 328 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Darrell Harding Jr. has 8 receptions. The Buffalo Bulls ground game is averaging 121 yards per contest, and Mike Washington leads the way with 234 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Buffalo is allowing 44.5 points and 512.3 yards per game. Shaun Dolac leads the Buffalo Bulls with 31 tackles, Max Michel has 2.5 sacks and Charles McCartherens has 2 interceptions.
Buffalo Bulls Team Facts
- Buffalo has lost seven of its last eight games in September.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Buffalo’s last four games.
- Buffalo has won the first half in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
- Each of Buffalo’s last seven games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips look for their second home win to improve to 2-3 on the year. Akron has lost 4 of its last 5 home games. DJ Irons is completing 64.5 percent of his passes for 586 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Jasaiah Gathings and Alex Adams have combined for 346 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Lorenzo Lingard has 9 receptions. The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 103.5 yards per contest, and Lingard leads the way with 191 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Akron is allowing 27.3 points and 329 yards per game. Bryan McCoy leads the Akron Zips with 37 tackles, CJ Nunnally IV has 3 sacks and Tyson Durant has 1 interception.
Akron Zips Team Facts
- Akron has lost each of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Akron has lost the first half in each of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- Six of the last seven games between Buffalo and Akron have gone UNDER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
The Buffalo Bulls haven’t shown much through 4 games, and they’re probably the worst defensive side in CFB. Buffalo is 131st in total defense, 116th in passing defense, 132nd in rushing defense and 132nd in scoring defense. No, thanks. The Akron Zips have issues of their own but at least they’ve won a game this season, and they took Indiana to 4 overtimes last week which is an accomplishment somewhat. Akron should win this game given Buffalo’s lack of defense. I’ll lay the field goal.