The Bowling Green Falcons (16-5, 7-1 MAC) and the Buffalo Bulls (14-7, 5-3 MAC) face off at Alumni Arena. The Falcons will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulls won a close one over the Akron Zips 77-74, while the Falcons defeated the Ball State Cardinals 67-61.
Bowling Green played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.206) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.485). Ball State put up marks of 0.152 and 0.386, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Buffalo dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 35.3) and a free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.174). Akron had marks of 18.6 and 0.313, respectively, for those same stats. Josh Mballa had a solid outing for Buffalo with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Bowling Green received a boost from Trey Diggs, who finished with 25 points and six rebounds.
The Bulls edged out the Falcons in this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the last matchup, Buffalo won 87-73. Buffalo’s 0.258 free throw rate was their largest strength over Bowling Green, who had a mark of 0.141. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Buffalo, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.9) while Bowling Green ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Bulls rank 23rd in assists per game (16.0) while the Falcons rank 158th (12.8).
- Buffalo ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Bowling Green ranks 163rd (2.5).
- The Bulls average 25.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. The Falcons rank 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- Buffalo ranks 31st in steals per game (8.3) while Bowling Green ranks 171st (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.6 for the season.
