Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Buffalo Bulls (4-4) are on their way to InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024 where they will go up against the Akron Zips (2-6). Buffalo opens as 1.0-point favorites. The total is 48.

The Buffalo Bulls head into this matchup 4-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bulls stepped onto the field against the Ohio Bobcats and took a loss by a score of 47-16. Overall, they tallied 72 plays which converted into 383 yards. The Buffalo Bulls ran the ball a total of 33 different times and accumulated 126 yds, earning them an average of 3.8 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulls gave up 258 yards on 41 tries, which is an average of 6.3 yds per rush surrendered. Buffalo conceded 14 completions on 19 attempts for a total of 231 yds, and a completion percentage of 73.7%.

When it comes to scoring, the Buffalo Bulls are averaging 22.1 points per contest. As a team they are averaging 150.1 yards in the run game which ranks them 76th in college football. The Bulls have racked up 2,559 total yards for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Buffalo has amassed 8 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns on the ground. Buffalo has 132 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 41 penalties for 421 yards. They have turned the ball over 8 different times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Bulls have given up 1,921 yds which ranks them 104th in the nation. They have conceded 240.1 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 63.5%. During this campaign, they have allowed 403.3 yards per game which has them ranked 105th in D-1. They have given up 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 15 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 4.3 yards per run and 163.1 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 1,305 yards via the ground game in 8 outings. The Bulls rank 98th in college football concerning team defense, allowing 28.9 PPG.

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The Zips step onto the field holding a record of 2-6 for this year. In their last game, the Zips got the win with a final of 25-21 when they played the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Zips finished the contest with a total of 377 yds while running 59 plays (6.4 yds per play). Akron ran for 6.5 yards per tote, finishing with 220 yds on 34 attempts. Akron conceded 34 attempts on the ground for 121 yards (3.6 yds per rush). The Zips pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 60.4%, surrendering 354 yards on 29 out of 48 passing.

In relation to how much they score, the Zips sit 126th in Division 1 with an average of 17.5 points per outing. The Akron Zips average 303.9 yards per contest, which has them ranked 121st in D-1. The Akron offense has accrued 417 yards of penalties on 50 infractions, which ranks 54th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 9 interceptions while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 128 first downs. For the season thus far, the Zips currently have a total of 1,735 passing yards not to mention an average of 216.9 passing yards per outing, which ranks 78th in D-1. They are averaging 87.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 696 yards in total.

The Zips are surrendering 35.4 PPG, which has them sitting 120th in the country. Akron has allowed a total of 1,497 yards rushing (187.1 yards per game) and 18 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. In total, they have conceded 283 points. They have surrendered 16 touchdowns through the air and 237.6 yards per contest, which has them sitting 99th in Division 1. The Zips defense has been on the field for 554 plays, ranking them 114th in D-1. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 2 picks this year.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Zips college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulls -1.0

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