Expect a high-scoring game when the 25th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (21-3, 9-2 MAC) square off with the Toledo Rockets (20-4, 8-3 MAC) at Savage Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Buffalo Bulls at Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Rockets defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 78-71, while the Bulls beat the Akron Zips 76-70.
Buffalo dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.216) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (below their season average of 31.9). For those same stats, Akron recorded marks of 0.062 and 21.6, respectively. Meanwhile, Toledo’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Bowling Green. The Rockets had a rate of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.531), while the Falcons posted a mark of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.510). Jaelan Sanford had a good performance for Toledo with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Buffalo was led by CJ Massinburg, who contributed 21 points.
In their first matchup this year, Jeremy Harris led the Bulls to a 110-80 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points. The Bulls’ 7.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rockets, who had a mark of 18.1.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the productive offense of Toledo (55th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 111.8) takes on the elite defense of Buffalo (40th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.6). Furthermore, the Bulls rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.5 percent), while the Rockets rank 339th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.3 percent).
Buffalo Bulls at Toledo Rockets ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Toledo ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.0) while Buffalo ranks 234th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- The Rockets rank 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Bulls rank 80th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Buffalo allows the 11th-fewest assists per game (10.0) while Toledo ranks 31st (11.0).
- The Rockets rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Bulls rank 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- Buffalo ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Toledo ranks 98th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 11.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
