The Akron Zips (1-3) will face off against their MAC-rival, the Buffalo Bulls (0-4) in a matchup on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at InfoCision Stadium. The spread predicts a close game, with the Zips favored to win by 3 points. The over/under in this outing is 53.5 points.
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Akron vs. Buffalo Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | -3 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Akron (-3) | Over (53.5) | Akron 33 Buffalo 27 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Akron | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.8 (121) | 29.8 (68) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.3 (81) | 44.5 (130) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (115) | 5 (47) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (20) | 5 (76) |
Akron vs. Buffalo Betting Insights
Akron Stats and Trends
- Akron has covered twice in four matchups with a spread this season.
- The Zips have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- Games featuring Akron have hit the over just once this season.
- So far this season, one of the Zips contests has gone over 53.5 points.
- The average total in Akron’s games this season is 48.9, 4.6 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Buffalo holds an edge against Akron in the last three matchups between these two teams, recording a 3-0 record in those games. The Bulls have a 2-1 record against the spread in those games against the Zips, with the two squads going over the total on one occasion. Buffalo has had the upper hand scoring in those three matchups, totaling 124 points while Akron notched 39.
Buffalo Stats and Trends
- Buffalo has covered twice in four games with a spread this year.
- The Bulls have covered the spread when playing as at least 3-point underdogs in two of two opportunities this season.
- This season, games featuring Buffalo has hit the over every time.
- Every game the Bulls have played this season has gone over 53.5 combined points scored.
- The average total for Buffalo games this season has been 54.9, 1.4 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Akron Players to Watch
- This year, DJ Irons has put up 586 passing yards (146.5 yards per game) while going 69-for-107 (64.5% completion percentage) and throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions. He has tacked on 148 rushing yards on 44 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 37.0 yards per game.
- Lorenzo Lingard has churned out a team-high 191 rushing yards (47.8 yards per game) and scored one touchdown. He has added nine catches for 147 yards (36.8 receiving yards per game) with one receiving touchdown.
- Jasaiah Gathings has reeled in 17 passes for a team-high 181 yards. He averages 45.3 yards per game.
- Alex Adams’ stat line this year shows 19 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown. He puts up 41.3 receiving yards per game.
Buffalo Players to Watch
- This season, Cole Snyder has racked up 933 passing yards (233.3 yards per game) while completing 96 of 156 passes (61.5% completion percentage), with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Michael Washington has taken 49 carries for a team-leading 234 rushing yards (58.5 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Ron Cook Jr. has 168 yards on 41 carries (42.0 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns. He also has 10 catches for 102 yards (25.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Marlyn Johnson has 15 catches, leading his team with 175 yards (43.8 ypg) while hauling in four touchdowns this season.
- Nik McMillan has tacked on 10 receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown.
- Darrell Harding has 143 receiving yards on eight receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 35.8 yards per game.
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