Buffalo vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/12/2024]

Akron and Buffalo will meet in College Basketball action at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Friday's College Basketball game between Buffalo and Akron 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives Akron a 91% chance of beating Buffalo, and our predicted final score has Akron winning 78-63.

According to our model, Buffalo (+16.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Buffalo vs. Akron Odds

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

Bet Type	Buffalo	Akron
Spread	+16.5 (-110)	-16.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+1100	-1650
Total	o142.5 (-110)	u142.5 (-105)

• Akron is the -16.5 favorite versus Buffalo, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Buffalo (+16.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Akron at -1650. That means you can risk $1,650 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,750 if it gets the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Buffalo at +1100, where you can bet $100 to profit $1,100, earning a total payout of $1,200 if it wins.
• The Over/Under sits at 142.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Buffalo vs. Akron Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Buffalo +16.5	-110
Moneyline	Buffalo	+1100
Total	Under 142.5	-105

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.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Buffalo vs. Akron on Friday January 12, 2024.

Buffalo vs. Akron Game Information

Friday's game between Akron and Buffalo in College Basketball at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo vs. Akron
• Date: Friday January 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena

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Conclusion

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