The 19th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (26-3, 14-2 MAC) head to Convocation Center to clash with the Ohio Bobcats (13-15, 5-11 MAC). The Bulls will attempt to extend their seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Ohio Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bobcats easily got past the Akron Zips 73-49, while the Bulls beat the Miami (OH) RedHawks 77-69.
Buffalo dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 32.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.507 (below their season average of 0.538). For those same stats, Miami (OH) recorded marks of 25.0 and 0.433, respectively. The Bobcats, meanwhile, held the Zips to an effective field goal percentage of 0.328 (below their season average of 0.484) and had a turnover percentage of 13.7 (better than their season average of 17.9). Ohio’s Ben Vander Plas played well, putting up 20 points and five rebounds. CJ Massinburg, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Buffalo with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jayvon Graves led the Bulls to a 114-67 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. Buffalo’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Bulls had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 19) and total rebounds (48 vs. 27).
Ohio might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Buffalo currently ranks 23rd in defensive efficiency, while the Bobcats rank 312th in offensive efficiency.
Buffalo vs. Ohio Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Ohio ranks 217th (20.6).
- The Bulls rank 12th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Bobcats rank 175th (13.6).
- Ohio ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Buffalo ranks 92nd (3.2).
- The Bulls rank ninth in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Bobcats rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- Buffalo ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Ohio ranks 217th (7.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 3.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 87.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
