Akron vs. Buffalo Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/17/2024]

Buffalo and Akron will lock horns in college basketball action at Alumni Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 2:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Saturday's Akron vs. Buffalo matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Akron vs. Buffalo Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Akron and Buffalo 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of college basketball predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives Akron an 88% chance of defeating Buffalo. Our predicted final score has Akron winning 77-65.

According to our model, Buffalo (+13.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 141-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.

Akron vs. Buffalo Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Akron	Buffalo
Spread	-13.5 (-110)	+13.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-1100	+750
Total	o141 (-110)	u141 (-110)

• Buffalo is the +13.5 underdog against Akron, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Akron (-13.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Buffalo at +750, which means you can bet $100 to profit $750, earning a total payout of $850, if it wins.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Akron at -1100, where you can risk $1,100 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,200 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 141 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Akron vs. Buffalo Picks

Our probabilities matched with the best odds reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' college basketball best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Buffalo +13.5	-110
Moneyline	Buffalo	+750
Total	Over 141	-110

While Akron is more likely to win the game, taking Buffalo moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Akron vs. Buffalo Game Information

Saturday's action between Buffalo and Akron in college basketball action at Alumni Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Akron vs. Buffalo
• Date: Saturday February 17, 2024
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Alumni Arena

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