The Akron Zips (2-9, 1-6 MAC) meet the Buffalo Bulls (5-6, 4-3) Friday at UB Stadium in Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Akron vs. Buffalo odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Zips snapped a 9-game skid with a 44-12 win at Northern Illinois Saturday as a 9.5-point underdog. It was Akron’s first victory of the season against an FBS team. The Zips are a respectable 5-2-1 ATS across the past 8 games overall.
The Bulls need a victory to secure bowl eligibility in this makeup game due to the massive snowstorm in western New York.
Buffalo blew a chance to lock up a bowl bid last time out, falling 30-27 in overtime against Kent State Saturday. It was UB’s 3rd consecutive loss and non-cover after a 5-game win and cover streak.