How to watch Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Buffalo vs. Akron basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 17, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Buffalo looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 32-26 lead against Akron.

Buffalo came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Akron Zips @ Buffalo Bulls

Current Records: Akron 18-6, Buffalo 3-21

How To Watch

When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET
Where: Alumni Arena -- Buffalo, New York
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $17.00

What to Know

Buffalo will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the Akron Zips will face off in a Mid American battle at 2:00 p.m. ET at Alumni Arena. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

It's hard to win when your three-point shooting is a whole 21.5% worse than the opposition, a fact Buffalo found out the hard way on Tuesday. They fell to the Huskies 72-68.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Akron's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell 73-59 to the Dukes.

The Bulls have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-21 record this season. As for the Zips, their loss dropped their record down to 18-6.

Buffalo lost to the Zips at home by a decisive 76-59 margin in their previous meeting back in January. Will Buffalo have more luck at home instead of on the road?