Buffalo Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions
On Tuesday, the struggling Buffalo Bulls (7-16, 2-8 MAC) will face off against the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-18, 1-9 MAC) at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, Illinois.
Game outlook
On Tuesday, the struggling Buffalo Bulls (7-16, 2-8 MAC) will face off against the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-18, 1-9 MAC) at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, Illinois. Buffalo has lost three straight games and sits next to last in the MAC standings, while Northern Illinois has lost four straight and is at the bottom of the conference. Both teams are relatively healthy heading into the matchup. Currently, Northern Illinois is favored to win with a line of -2.5. For more insights and predictions on this game, make sure to check out our in-depth analysis. Let the madness begin and may the best team prevail.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulls +108 | Huskies -131
Spread: Bulls +2 (-110) | Huskies -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 57%.
Buffalo Bulls
The Buffalo Bulls have struggled this season, with a power ranking of 242 and a record of 17-15. Offensively, they score an average of 72.45 points per game, shooting 42.62% from the field and 30.00% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow an average of 81.91 points per game, with opponents shooting 46.48% from the field and 36.26% from three-point range against them. Ryan Sabol leads the team in scoring with an average of 15.7 points per game, while Tyson Dunn contributes 12.5 points per game and leads in assists with 5.8 per game. Noah Batchelor leads in rebounds with 6.0 per game, and Ben Michaels leads in blocks with 0.9 per game. The team ranks poorly in several statistical categories, including field goal shooting, three-point shooting, and defensive field goal shooting. Despite their struggles, the Bulls continue to work towards improvement on both ends of the court.