Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Tuesday,

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In this NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Buffalo Bulls will host the Akron Zips on January 20th. The Buffalo Bulls have won 2 of their last 5 matches, while the Akron Zips have been in better form, winning 4 out of their last 5 games.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Akron Zips are coming into this game as the favorites with odds of 1.27, while the Buffalo Bulls are the underdogs with odds of 3.28. This suggests that the bookmakers believe the Akron Zips have a higher chance of winning based on their recent performances.

Both teams will be looking to play to their strengths tactically, with the Akron Zips potentially relying on their recent winning streak to carry them through the game. On the other hand, the Buffalo Bulls will be aiming to capitalize on their home advantage and potentially surprise the Zips with an upset.

Overall, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle between two college basketball teams with differing recent form. The outcome of the game is uncertain, making it a must-watch for basketball fans.

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Buffalo
27.9%		 Akron
72.1%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 3.28 1.27

Latest Results

17.01.26 Miami OH RedHawks basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 105:102 OT
13.01.26 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – 81:87
10.01.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 91:80
03.01.26 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 85:72
31.12.25 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 67:81		 17.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 104:89
13.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 87:77
09.01.26 Bowling Green Falcons basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 67:77
06.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 82:69
03.01.26 Miami OH RedHawks basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 76:73

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 0.
  • Recent performances by Buffalo have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Akron is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Buffalo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Akron is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 1486:1558. (average 74.3:77.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 740:749. (average 74:74.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.03.25 Akron Zips basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 88:70
    21.01.25 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 58:90
    17.02.24 Buffalo Bulls basketball – Akron Zips basketball – 62:73
    12.01.24 Akron Zips basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 76:59
    09.03.23 Akron Zips basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 101:77

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.15%)

    3. Purdue Boilermakers: 10 (7.23%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.57%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.03%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.56%)

    7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.81%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

    14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

    16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.89%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.48%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.48%)

    28. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

    29. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    41. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    43. UCLA: 351 (0.21%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

    47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    51. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    57. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    58. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    59. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    60. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    61. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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