Free Week 8 Prediction: Bulls vs. Zips Odds
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College Football Handicapping: Week 8
(2-4) Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips (0-6)
Date: Saturday, October 19th 2019
Time: 3:30 pm EST
Venue: InfoCision Stadium, Akron, Ohio
NCAA Football Spread: Buffalo -17.5
NCAA Betting Total: 48
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The two teams in the cellar of the MAC East battle in Ohio on Saturday when Buffalo invades Akron.
Both teams have started conference play off 0-2 and will be looking to get into the win column.
Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo played what will probably be their best game all season 3 weeks ago against the Temple Owls. They dominated in every facet in what eventually was a 38-22 win. It saw them finish their non conference slate at 2-2 and they had a lot of momentum heading into MAC play.
However, things went completely south for them after losses to Miami OH and Ohio to start their 2019 MAC play off.
Now, they are in danger of digging themselves quite a hole, but have a huge advantage over Akron coming into Saturday.
Buffalo can look to their defense to really put the clamps down. The Bulls are only allowing 316 yards per game, which is 24th in the nation. The defense has not been an issue at all for them as they are making life difficult for opposing QBs.
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It’s the offense that is not producing at all. Averaging just 24.3 points per game, they rank 96th in total offense.
This is a game where they can find some rhythm and try to get the offense rolling. Akron boasts one of the worst defenses in the entire nation and we should see Buffalo produce some big plays.
The Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Akron Zips
Akron is certainly making a case at being one of the worst teams in the country.
The Zips remain winless after losing the Wagon Wheel back to Kent State last week. Akron managed just 3 points as they continue to really struggle on both sides of the ball.
Offensively, they are putting up a mere 14.3 points per game which is easily bottom tier in the NCAA. They have no flow and are one of the worst third down teams as they simply cannot pick up big chunks of yardage.
Akron has typically found themselves set up with 3rd down and longs, which is something they simply have to avoid on Saturday if they hope to have any shot.
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The lone bright spot to this team has been QB Kato Nelson. He leads the team in passing and rushing, but ball security is a big struggle for him.
Everything has to go right for this Zips team on Saturday and it starts with taking care of the ball and controlling the tempo of the game.
The Zips are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Zips are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
- Zips are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games on fieldturf.
- Zips are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
- Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
- Bulls are 7-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
Free Week 8 NCAA Football Pick
It is just so tough to justify even giving Akron a chance after seeing what they’ve done through their first 6 games.
With that in mind, expect the Bulls to really control this game from the start.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Buffalo -17.5
The Bulls get things going early as Akron digs themselves too big of a hole to climb out of in another lopsided defeat.
Week 8 Free Score Prediction: Buffalo 45- Akron 17
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