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Struggling Buffalo Bulls to Face Off Against Northern Illinois Huskies in MAC Showdown - Who Will Prevail?

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 vs Northern Illinois Stats

Buffalo Bulls

The Buffalo Bulls have struggled this season, with a power ranking of 242 and a record of 7-16. 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.

Northern Illinois Huskies Analysis

The Northern Illinois Huskies demonstrate an offensive performance that ranks 252nd in the nation, scoring an average of 71.68 points per game on 41.58% field goal shooting and 33.61% three-point shooting. On defense, they rank 308th in the nation, allowing an average of 76.82 points per game while opponents shoot 44.36% from the field and 36.11% from beyond the arc. With a power ranking of 247, the Huskies have an overall record of 5-18 and have recently faced Buffalo, going 2-1 in their last three matchups. Key players include Quentin Jones, leading in scoring with 16.3 points per game, and James Dent Jr., contributing 13.7 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game. Jones also leads in assists, steals, and blocked shots for the team. Overall, the Huskies average 32.86 rebounds per game and have room for improvement in both offensive and defensive categories.

Buffalo and Northern Illinois Struggle at the Bottom of the MAC Standings

Buffalo and Northern Illinois currently rank at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference standings this season. Northern Illinois possesses a slight advantage when playing at home, with their defense holding opponents to an average of 76.4 points per game compared to Buffalo's 81.9 points per game. Buffalo has only covered the spread in one of their last six games, whereas Northern Illinois has covered the spread in five of their last seven games. Buffalo's defense allows opponents to shoot 46.4% overall and 36.0% from 3-point territory, both statistics ranking 319th or lower. On the other hand, Northern Illinois also permits opponents to shoot 36% from beyond the arc, but overall allows opponents to shoot 44.3%.

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