Akron at Buffalo – Preview and Prediction
AKRON 17 BUFFALO (61)
MEGALOCKS LINE – Akron -13.5 Sagarin ratings – Akron -15
“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Akron 39 Buffalo 22
Massey Ratings Projected Score: Akron 41 Buffalo 21
The Game
Oh ya, baby. It’s MACtion time. Akron is sitting in a tie on top of the MAC East standings with the Ohio Bobcats and look to be in good shape to take the outright lead if they can take care of business in Buffalo. Meanwhile, the Bulls have been a tire fire most of the season and have been outscored 119-48 in their three MAC contests.
The Match-Up
Akron offense vs Buffalo defense
Ok. QB Tommy Woodson is back. Whew. Woodson has thrown for 300+ yards in 4/5 starts this season (missed vs Wisconsin) and should be good to roll against a bad Buffalo defense. The Zips have two 600-yard receivers and two 300-yard rushers and will present a variety of challenges for a Bulls defense that ranks #101 in the FBS and #127 against the run. Prognosis: Carnage.
Buffalo offense vs Akron defense
The Bulls are trying to find an identity on offense but are struggling to do much of anything very well. The good news is that they have a shot to keep the ball away from Akron running the football with Jordan Johnson and QB Tyree Jackson. The Zips’ defense is as bad (or worse ?) that the Bulls’ stop unit, so when it comes to MACtion, I guess you never know.
MEGA MORSELS
The under is 25-10 L35 Akron conference games…..Buffalo is 2-8 ATS L10 games overall….Akron’s remaining schedule looks pretty favorable compared to Ohio, so if they can keep their heads in the game, it may not come down to the final game of the season (Nov 22 – at Ohio) for all the marbles.
Summary
We would really be considering this play if it was below two TDs, but unfortunately, it appears that the market has realized how bad Buffalo is playing this season. Maybe FAKE UNITS GUY will have some prop bets for you on Twitter or Covers. We would like the “Woodson passing yards over” for a small taste.
Conclusion
Official play: None.
Lean: None.