Expect a high-scoring game when the 18th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (19-2, 7-1 MAC) challenge the Bowling Green Falcons (14-6, 6-1 MAC) at Stroh Center. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Buffalo Bulls at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Falcons lost to the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 67-53, while the Bulls easily got past the Ball State Cardinals, 83-59.
Buffalo dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 13.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.480 (below their season average of 0.537). Ball State recorded marks of 19.4 and 0.338, respectively, for those same stats. Bowling Green, on the other hand, held Miami (OH) to an effective field goal percentage of 0.463 (below their season average of 0.525). Justin Turner played well for Bowling Green, putting up 12 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, CJ Massinburg fueled Buffalo with 16 points and nine rebounds.
The Bulls dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent contest, Buffalo won 100-70. The Bulls’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Falcons. Buffalo had a rate of 8.5, while Bowling Green posted a mark of 14.2. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Bowling Green figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Falcons rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Buffalo ranks 176th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.9 percent). Furthermore, the Bulls rank 17th in turnover percentage (15.6 percent), while the Falcons rank 274th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.6 percent).
Buffalo vs. Bowling Green Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while Bowling Green ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Bulls rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Falcons rank 121st (6.5).
- Buffalo ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while Bowling Green ranks 146th (2.7).
- The Falcons rank first in rebounds per game (43.6) while the Bulls rank 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- Buffalo ranks 13th in assists per game (17.4) while Bowling Green ranks 129th (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
- The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 8.8 for the season.
