The Akron Zips (15-6, 7-1 MAC) and Buffalo Bulls (10-11, 4-4) clash in a Mid-American Conference tussle Tuesday. The contest at Alumni Arena will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Buffalo odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Akron has won 6 straight games — all within the MAC — and is tied with Kent State for 1st place in the conference. The Zips had a 5-game losing skid when playing away from home between Nov. 22 and Jan. 6, but have won their last 3 road games since.
The Bulls are coming off a 74-68 loss to Kent State Friday. Buffalo was a 10.5-point underdog in that game and is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) since Jan. 17. Buffalo is just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Akron.
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