The 18th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (30-3, 18-2 MAC) will be in the Mid-American Conference Tourney at Quicken Loans Arena when they square off against the Bowling Green Falcons (22-11, 14-6 MAC). The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bulls defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 85-81, while the Falcons beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 71-67.
Bowling Green dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 31.2) and a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.238). For those same stats, Northern Illinois recorded marks of 10.7 and 0.167, respectively. The Bulls, on the other hand, knocked down 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.4 (above their season average of 32.1). CJ Massinburg played well for Buffalo, finishing with 21 points and nine rebounds. Bowling Green, meanwhile, was led by Dylan Frye, who finished with 25 points.
There could be plenty of transition action in this contest that features a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Buffalo currently ranks 18th in possessions per game (74.1) and Bowling Green is 42nd (72.6). Additionally, the Falcons commit the 52nd-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Bulls causes the 58th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.1 percent).
Bowling Green vs. Buffalo Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Buffalo, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Bowling Green ranks 275th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Bulls rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Falcons rank 145th (6.5).
- The Falcons average 40.8 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- Buffalo ranks 13th in assists per game (16.9) while Bowling Green ranks 179th (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 14.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Falcons have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
