It will be a clash between two sensational offenses when the 20th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (13-1, 1-0 MAC) clash with the Toledo Rockets (12-2, 0-1 MAC) at Alumni Arena. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulls beat the Saint Francis U Red Flash 82-67, while the Rockets edged the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 87-86.
The Rockets had a much better free throw rate (0.420 vs. 0.203) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.660 vs. 0.570). The Bulls, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 21.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.409). Nick Perkins played a pivotal role for Buffalo with 16 points and nine rebounds. Jaelan Sanford, meanwhile had a good outing for Toledo, finishing with 30 points.
The Bulls dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Buffalo won 76-66. The Bulls’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Rockets. Buffalo had a rate of 12.8, while Toledo posted a mark of 16.4. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Nate Navigato has really been playing well recently for Toledo, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Buffalo takes on the stingy defense of Toledo. The Bulls rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while the Rockets are 50th in defensive efficiency.
Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Buffalo, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Toledo ranks 24th in rebounds per game (40.9) while Buffalo ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Bulls allow the ninth-fewest steals per game (4.6) while the Rockets rank 56th (5.6).
- Buffalo is 12th in the NCAA with 9.9 assists allowed per game while Toledo is 41st with 11.0 assists allowed per game.
- The Rockets rank 54th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Bulls rank 131st in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- Buffalo averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Toledo ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 14.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 85.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
