Akron vs. Buffalo Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 24

The Akron Zips (22-5, 13-1 MAC) are favored by 15.5 points over the Buffalo Bulls (16-11, 6-8 MAC) on February 24, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Zips are flying, having won three in a row and going 9-1 in their past 10 games. The matchup has an over/under of 157.5.

Akron is coming off of a 78-65 victory over Ball State in its most recent game on Friday. In the victory, Amani Lyles paced Akron with 26 points. Buffalo's last outing on Saturday ended in an 86-82 win over UMass in overtime. In Buffalo's win, Angelo Brizzi led the way with 27 points (adding two rebounds and four assists).

Akron vs. Buffalo Odds and Game Time

• When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio
• Spread favorite: Akron -15.5
• Moneyline favorite: Akron -1961
• Moneyline underdog: Buffalo +938
• Over/Under: 157.5 points

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Betting the Over/Under: Akron vs. Buffalo

• A total of 14 of Akron's games this season have gone over Tuesday's over/under of 157.5 points.
• There have been 11 Buffalo games that ended with a combined score over 157.5 points this season.
• The total for the game of 157.5 is 10.5 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Zips (89.4) and Bulls (78.6).
• These two teams surrender a combined 149.5 points per game, 8.0 points less than this contest's over/under.
• This season, the average over/under for Akron's games is 163.9 points, 6.4 more than the total of 157.5 points set for this contest.
• A difference of 3.9 points separates this contest's over/under (157.5 points) and the average over/under in Buffalo's games (153.6) this season.

Betting the Spread: Akron vs. Buffalo

• Akron has 13 wins against the spread in 25 games this season.
• The Zips have been favored by 15.5 points or more five times this season and covered the spread in one of them.
• Buffalo has played 25 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• The Bulls have been underdogs by 15.5 points or more once this year and covered the spread.
• Akron is 5-6 against the spread, and 11-0 overall, at home.
• Akron has one win ATS (1-4) as a 15.5-point favorite or more at home.
• Buffalo is 8-4 overall, and 9-3 against the spread, in away games.

Betting the Moneyline: Akron vs. Buffalo

• Akron has entered the game as moneyline favorites 24 times this season and won 20, or 83.3%, of those games.
• The Zips have entered four games this season favored by -1961 or more, and won each of those games.
• Akron has a 95.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Buffalo has come away with four wins in the 12 contests it has been listed as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Bulls have played as an underdog of +938 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Buffalo has a 9.6% chance of pulling out a win.