Buffalo Bulls (4-4) vs. Akron Zips (2-6)
November 2, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Akron Zips +1 / Buffalo Bulls -1; Over/Under: +47
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The Buffalo Bulls and the Akron Zips meet in week 10 college football action from InfoCision Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Akron vs Buffalo Prediction.
Buffalo Recap
The Buffalo Bulls come into this one looking to rebound from a 47-16 loss at the hands of Ohio last time out. After this game, Buffalo will head home for a matchup with Ball State.
Buffalo Drops Back-To-Back Games
C.J. Ogbonna has thrown for 1,317 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 56.2% passing while Al-Jay Henderson has a team-high 455 rushing yards with 3 TDs while Jacqez Barksdale has 250 rushing yards. Victor Snow leads the Bulls with 30 grabs for 375 yards and 3 TDs and JJ Jenkins has 17 receptions for 225 yards as well. On defense, Shaun Dolac has a team-high 108 total tackles along with 3 sacks and 2 interceptions while Kobe Stewart has a team-high 5 sacks. Red Murdock has 96 tackles and a pair of sacks, Marquis Cooper has a pair of INTs, and Buffalo’s defense has combined for 13 sacks and 6 interceptions on the year.
Why the Buffalo Bulls will win
- Akron has lost 21 of its last 22 games as a home underdog.
- Buffalo has won each of its last six games against Akron.
- Buffalo has covered the spread in five of its last six games against Akron.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine November games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Akron Recap
The Akron Zips come into this game looking to build on a 25-21 win over Eastern Michigan last time out. After this game, Akron will head on the road for a matchup against Northern Illinois.
Zips Looking To Build Steam
Ben Finley has thrown for 1,577 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 55.7% passing while Jordon Simmons leads Akron with 427 rushing yards with 2 TDs. Adrian Norton has a team-high 569 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns while Bobby Golden has 338 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Bryan McCoy leads Akron with 74 total tackles while Akron’s defense as a unit has combined for 12 sacks and 2 interceptions this season.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Buffalo has lost each of its last nine games in November.
- The home team has won seven of Akron’s last eight games.
- Buffalo has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Akron’s last five games.
Akron vs Buffalo Prediction
I’m with Buffalo here. I know that the Zips have played in their fair share of close games so far this season, but we’re not being asked to lay anything crazy here with the Bulls, who I feel are the better team. I know Akron needs to win out for any chance at a bowl game, but this is just a bad Zips team that I don’t think has what it takes to get it done here. Give me Buffalo.
