College Football Odds: Akron-Buffalo prediction, odds and pick

Akron Zips are 2-9 this season and 1-6 in conference play. Their last win came against Northern Illinois Huskies. They will play Buffalo Bulls on Friday at UB Stadium.

Jeff Undercuffler, Jr. has taken over at quarterback for Akron. Last week, he threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Cam Wiley leads the team with 486 rushing yards, scoring five touchdowns, Clyde Price III leads with six rushing touchdowns and Alex Adams and Shocky Jacques-Louis lead the receiving team. Buffalo has struggled against the rush, allowing 186.5 rushingyards per game and 22 touchdowns; it also allows 212.7 passing yards per games. On defense, it allows 34. 5 points and 416.6 yards of offense per match.

Cole Snyder has been solid for Buffalo this season. Ron Cook, Jr. leads the team with 600 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Mike Washington leads with 7 rushing touchdowns and 587 rushingyards. Buffalo has totaled 1,695 rushing yard and 21 touchdowns this year.

Akron has allowed 174.7 rushing yards per game to opponents. Buffalo has averaged 29.6 points and 384.1 yards of offense per games. Justin Marshall leads the team with 627 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Quian Williams ranks second with six13 receivingyards and four touchdowns, Marcus Fuqua leads Buffalo with five interceptions.

Buffalo should beat Akron comfortably and reach bowl eligibility.

Buffalo is favored by 11.5 points over Akron.