The Bulls will play the Zips on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Buffalo and Akron are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Buffalo currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Akron is 99.67.
- Away Buffalo - Buffalo starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Akron - Akron meets Buffalo boasting a 6-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Buffalo currently ranks 3rd (0.333) in the MAC Conference, with Akron now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Buffalo has a 0.133 overall win percentage, with Akron, matching up with a 0.733 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Buffalo currently possesses 2-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Akron has tallied a 11-4 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for an enchanting clash on the basketball court! On Friday, January 12th, 2024, the mighty Buffalo Bulls will journey to Akron to face the ferocious Akron Zips. Magic shall unfold as these teams collide!
Take heed, for the Bulls stand at a 2-13 overall record this season. Meanwhile, the Zips have soared to an impressive 11-4 overall standing. Conference play is upon us, and these records hold the key to coveted tournament seeds.
Buffalo, with a 1-2 MAC Conference standing, seeks redemption. Alas, their past battles have brought them naught but sorrow, as they have succumbed to defeat in their last two games. In contrast, the Zips have triumphed in their last three battles, boasting a flawless 3-0 MAC Conference standing.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, my friends, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. The magic of the game awaits your wager!
But wait, there is more! We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Witness the power of numbers and let them guide your predictions. Will the Bulls rise above their misfortunes, or shall the Zips continue their victorious march? Only time will reveal the answer, my friends. Let the game begin!
Best Bulls at Zips Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Akron is a -16.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Buffalo is a +16.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Akron is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Buffalo is a +950 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Buffalo
Akron
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +16.5 -110-16.5 -110 |
Underdog Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +16.5 Buffalo underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -16.5 Akron favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Buffalo at Akron Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Buffalo
Akron
First to 5 Points
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Buffalo
Akron
First to 10 Points
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +175-250Bet |
Buffalo
Akron
First to 15 Points
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +220-350Bet |
Buffalo
Akron
Game to Overtime
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Akron | 24-11 | 0.686 | 13-1 | 7-6 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
| Buffalo | 4-27 | 0.129 | 2-13 | 2-11 | 2-16 | +12 | 0.111 | L5 |
Buffalo & Akron Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Buffalo Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Buffalo YR: futures available
Akron Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Akron YR: futures available
Buffalo & Akron Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo vs Akron College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Buffalo vs Akron Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo vs Akron Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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