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Bowling Green Favored to Beat Buffalo in Ohio Showdown

In a matchup between two competitive programs, Buffalo will face off against Bowling Green on the road in Ohio. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Buffalo falling to Kent State and Bowling Green losing to Ball State. The Bulls hold a slight advantage in the all-time series, but the Falcons claimed victory in their most recent meeting in 2024. As of now, Bowling Green is favored to win by 6.5 points. Bettors should keep an eye on this matchup for potential betting opportunities.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls +230 | Falcons -285
• Spread: Bulls +6.5 (-110) | Falcons -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 157.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bowling Green will win straight-up is 74%.

Buffalo vs Bowling Green Stats

Buffalo Bulls

The Buffalo Bulls suffered their sixth consecutive loss, falling to Kent State in a home game. With a 5-10 overall record and a 0-3 conference mark, they are currently tied for the bottom spot in the MAC. Despite holding a lead in the first half, Buffalo ultimately lost the game, shooting only 30.2% from the field and being outrebounded 46-28. Ryan Sabol led the team with 16 points. Offensively, the Bulls are ranked 246th in scoring, averaging 72.5 points per game. They struggle on the defensive end, allowing 81.5 points per game. Sabol is the team's leading scorer with 16.5 points per game, while Tyson Dunn averages 12.5 points. Buffalo shoots 43.6% from the field as a team but only 30.2% from three-point range and 69.1% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.69% from the field and 70.63% from the free-throw line. With a power ranking of 269, Buffalo ranks 246th in offense, 351st in defense, and has a 5-10 record for the season.

Bowling Green Falcons Analysis

Bowling Green suffered a loss to Ball State, their fourth defeat in six games. The Falcons' struggles on both ends of the court were evident as they allowed Ball State to shoot nearly 59% from the field while only managing to shoot 40.3% themselves. Leading scorer Javontae Campbell put up 13 points in the loss. On the season, Bowling Green averages 77.4 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing an average of 76 points per game. Marcus Johnson leads the team in scoring with 15.9 points per game, supported by Derrick Butler, Javontae Campbell, and Trey Thomas as secondary scoring options. The Falcons shoot 45.3% from the field and are proficient at the free throw line, converting 75.2% of their attempts. Despite their offensive capabilities, Bowling Green ranks low in scoring defense and rebounding. They will look to improve their performance as they face off against Buffalo in their next matchup.

Bowling Green Favored to Prevail Over Subpar Buffalo Team at Home

Although Buffalo has shown slight improvement from last season, their performance is still subpar, particularly on defense. Bowling Green, on the other hand, has a strong offensive game and could potentially exploit Buffalo's defensive weaknesses. Despite Bowling Green's struggles on defense, Buffalo lacks the offensive prowess to capitalize on these shortcomings. With a poor 1-7 road record, Buffalo is unlikely to turn things around in this matchup. Therefore, it is recommended to choose Bowling Green as the favored team to win at home in this contest.

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