Expect a shootout when the Central Michigan Chippewas (16-6, 5-4 MAC) clash with the 23rd-ranked Buffalo Bulls (19-3, 7-2 MAC) at Alumni Arena. Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bulls lost to the Bowling Green Falcons, 92-88, while the Chippewas won big over the Western Michigan Broncos, 85-64.
Central Michigan dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 14.3) and a free throw rate of 0.273 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Western Michigan put up marks of 25.0 and 0.189, respectively. Buffalo, meanwhile, held Bowling Green to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 33.9). Buffalo rallied around CJ Massinburg, who recorded 26 points. Meanwhile, Larry Austin Jr. played a key role for Central Michigan with 22 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The Bulls dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Buffalo won 89-74. Buffalo’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Bulls had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 25) and total rebounds (51 vs. 36). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses face off. Buffalo ranks 19th with 114.7 points per 100 possessions and Central Michigan is 26th (114.1).
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Buffalo Bulls ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Buffalo, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo averages 40.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 16th in the country. Central Michigan ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Bulls rank 13th in assists per game (17.1) while the Chippewas rank 122nd (13.8).
- Central Michigan ranks 27th in steals per game (8.0) while Buffalo ranks 66th (7.1).
- The Bulls average 28.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the country. The Chippewas rank 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- Buffalo ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while Central Michigan ranks 164th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 13.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
