Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips 3/9/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

In the opening round of the MAC tournament, the Akron Zips (21-10 SU) will square off against the Buffalo Bulls (15-16 SU) on Thursday evening at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

Although Buffalo has endured a challenging season, the Bulls have shown significant improvement in recent games, boasting a 3-1 record in their last four outings.

While Buffalo finished the regular season with a 15-16 record, they went 11-4 at home and struggled on the road, winning only three out of twelve games.

One of Buffalo’s main weaknesses this year has been their inconsistency on defense, as they’ve allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field.

Nonetheless, the Bulls possess a strong offensive presence, with Curtis Jones leading the way in scoring with an average of 16.1 points per game.

LaQuill Hardnett contributes significantly on the boards, pulling down an average of 7.6 rebounds per game. Armoni Foster is the team’s leading playmaker, dishing out an average of 3.9 assists per game.

It remains to be seen if Buffalo can continue their recent success against Akron and advance to the next round of the tournament.

Buffalo is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 matches with the Zips.
The Buffalo Bulls are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Akron.
The Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the East Division.

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Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Predictions 3/9/2023

Despite an impressive campaign, Akron’s inconsistent form towards the end of the season raises concerns heading into the MAC tournament.

The Zips hold a 21-10 record, with a 13-5 record in the MAC. However, Akron has only managed a 4-4 record in their last eight games.

Home court advantage was critical for Akron this season, going an impressive 15-1 at home while struggling on the road with a 5-6 record.

Akron’s staunch defense has been a significant factor in their success this season, as they have limited opponents to a mere 43.9% shooting from the field.

Xavier Castanada has been instrumental in Akron’s offense, leading the team in both scoring and assists, with 21.5 points per game and 2.9 assists per game, respectively.

Enrique Freeman has been a dominant force on the boards, averaging 11.1 rebounds per game. Akron will look to rely on their defense and the dynamic performances of Castanada and Freeman to propel them to victory in the MAC.

The total went OVER in 6 of Akron’s last 8 games against an opponent in the MAC.
Akron is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the East Division.
The Akron Zips are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in March.

Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Akron Zips. Akron has been impressive this year. The Zips were just 4-4 to close the year, but this team still finished the year at 21-10 and 13-5 in the MAC.

Buffalo was 3-1 down the stretch of the year, but Akron dominated the Bulls when they played several weeks ago, 86-66.

Buffalo has also struggled all year away from home. The Bulls are just 3-9 on the road. Pick Akron predicted to a score of 78-70.

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