Akron Zips vs Buffalo Bulls Matchup

Check out our free Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips pick and preview for this CFB week 10 game in Akron. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 10 CFB matchup.

At 12:00 ET, this Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips matchup will be played at InfoCision Stadium Akron, and you can catch the action on CBSS. Buffalo is coming in with a 4-4 record, while Akron is 2-6 on the season. The Bulls are the slight -1.5-point road favorite, with the over/under line set at 47.5 points at this time.

Bulls vs. Zips Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips
Where: Akron at InfoCision Stadium
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Betting Odds BUF -1.5, BUF -115 | AKRON -105 O/U 47.5

Bulls Preview:

Buffalo enters Week 10 with a 4-4 record, ranked 117th in our power rankings. They have an 85.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 2.1% chance of winning the Mid-American. The Bulls are 0-3 on the road and 2-1 at home this season.

Buffalo’s ATS record stands at 2-4, with an average scoring margin of -6.8 points per game. They are 0-3 against the spread on the road but have gone 2-1 ATS at home. The Bulls have been favored in just one game this season, covering the spread in that matchup.

The over/under line for this week’s game is 47.5 points. Buffalo’s games have averaged 51 points, with their over/under record at 4-2. Their average over/under line this season has been 46.5 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 5.6 points per game.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense has been underwhelming this season, averaging 22.1 points per game, which ranks 77th nationally. They are 114th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is just 31.5%, and they are averaging 169.8 passing yards per game.

C.J. Ogbonna has thrown for 1,317 yards and has a passer rating of 85. He has 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Buffalo is 28th in rushing attempts, averaging 152.1 yards per game. Al-Jay Henderson leads the team with 455 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry.

Bulls Team Defense

Buffalo's defense has struggled this season, allowing 28.9 points per game. In their recent game against Ohio, they gave up 47 points and 489 total yards, including 258 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Ohio also threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, despite Buffalo managing one interception.

Opponents have averaged 240.1 passing yards per game against Buffalo, ranking them 122nd nationally. Quarterbacks have completed 63.6% of their passes with a passer rating of 90.9. On the ground, Buffalo is allowing 164.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 109th in the country.

Zips Preview:

Zips Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 10, Akron’s offense ranks 115th in our power rankings, averaging 17.5 points per game. They are also 111th in third-down conversion rate, converting just 31.4% of their attempts. Their rushing game is struggling, with only 89.5 yards per game on the ground.

Quarterback Ben Finley has thrown for 1,578 yards, but he has an equal number of touchdowns and interceptions, with eight each, and his passer rating is 76. Akron ranks 33rd in passing attempts per game, and Adrian Norton has 570 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season.

Zips Team Defense

Akron's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 35.4 points per game. In their recent game against Eastern Michigan, they gave up 21 points but still managed to secure a 25-21 win. The Zips allowed 488 total yards, including 367 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air.

Opponents have averaged 241.1 passing yards per game against Akron, completing 65.5% of their passes. On the ground, Akron’s defense has faced 39 rushing attempts per game, allowing an average of 186.9 rushing yards.

Bulls vs Zips Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Buffalo has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 15 points per game.
Across their five previous home games, Akron has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 12 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Akron Zips have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Akron posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Buffalo Bulls have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Buffalo posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.