The Buffalo Bulls (4-3, 3-0 MAC) will host the Akron Zips (2-6, 1-3 MAC) on Saturday at UB Stadium in Buffalo. Buffalo comes into this game undefeated in MAC play and will try to stay that way against a struggling Akron team. Before this MAC matchup begins in Western New York, continue reading to get my Akron vs Buffalo prediction for today's game.
Our Akron vs Buffalo Pick
- Pick: Buffalo -10.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Akron Zips vs Buffalo Bulls
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: UB Stadium, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
- Buffalo's Momentum: The Bulls have won three consecutive MAC games, including a dramatic 28-21 victory over UMass last week. Quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson threw for 403 yards and a touchdown, leading a late-game comeback.
- Akron's Struggles: The Zips have lost four of their last five games, including a 20-7 defeat to Miami (OH) and a 42-28 loss to Ball State over their last two games. Their offense has been inconsistent, averaging just 18.1 points per game and that could be a problem against a good Buffalo team.
- Buffalo's Defense: The Bulls' defense has been solid, allowing 21.3 points per game. They will look to contain Akron's offense and force turnovers to give themselves an easier path to a win than they had last week.
Quarterback Play
- Ta'Quan Roberson (Buffalo): Roberson has thrown for 1,337 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions this season. Buffalo doesn't ask him to do too much, but keeping turnovers to a minimum has been key for Roberson and his team.
- Ben Finley (Akron): Finley has passed for 1,448 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He will need to protect the ball and make timely throws to keep Akron competitive on the road in this conference matchup.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Akron: Akron is 3-5 against the spread in the 2025 season.
- Buffalo: Buffalo is 3-4 against the spread for the year.
- Over/Under: The total has gone over in four of Buffalo's seven games. Akron has gone 5-3 to the over this year.
- Head-to-Head: Buffalo has won the last five meetings between these teams.
Akron vs Buffalo Model Projection
- Score Projection: Buffalo 31, Akron 16
- Win Probability: Buffalo 78.5%, Akron 21.5%
Final Thoughts
Buffalo is playing better football than Akron on both sides of the ball right now. As long as the Bulls can avoid turning the ball over, they should be able to win this game handily at home. I'll lay the points with Buffalo as they should remain unbeaten in the MAC.
Jay Sanin
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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