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Toledo Rockets favored to soar over struggling Buffalo Bulls in MidAmerican conference showdown

In a highly anticipated MidAmerican conference matchup, the Buffalo Bulls (7-14, 2-7 MAC) will face off against the Toledo Rockets (13-8, 7-2) at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. Buffalo is coming off a loss to Ball State and currently sits second to last in the MAC standings, while Toledo has been on a hot streak with three straight wins. Both teams are at full strength with no players listed on the injury reports. Toledo is the favorite with a -13.5 point spread. For a detailed analysis and prediction of the game, be sure to read our expert NCAAB picks for the Buffalo Bulls vs. Toledo Rockets matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls +575 | Rockets -900
• Spread: Bulls +13.5 (-110) | Rockets -13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 162 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toledo will win straight-up is 90%.

Buffalo vs Toledo Stats

Buffalo Bulls

The Buffalo Bulls have had a challenging season, with a power ranking of 227 and a record of 7-14. Offensively, they average 72.4 points per game while shooting 42.5% overall and 30.2% from 3-point territory. Defensively, they allow an average of 81.7 points per game, with opponents shooting 46.5% overall and 36.0% from beyond the arc. Ryan Sabol leads the team in scoring with an average of 16.4 points per game, followed by Tyson Dunn with 12.3 points per game. Dunn also leads in assists with 5.9 per game, while Noah Batchelor leads in rebounds with 6.2 per game. The Bulls have room for improvement in both their offensive and defensive statistics, but they continue to work hard to compete in their games.

Toledo Rockets Analysis

Toledo Rockets basketball team has an offensive power ranking of 88, scoring an average of 78.25 points per game, and a defensive ranking of 327, allowing an average of 77.75 points per game. They have a record of 13-8 overall. The team shoots 46.72% from the field, 34.07% from three-point territory, and 72.73% from the free-throw line. Toledo averages 34.40 rebounds per game and has 13.40 offensive assists. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 46.97% overall, 34.54% from three-point range, and grab an average of 35.70 defensive rebounds. Sonny Wilson is the leading scorer with 15.5 points per game, and Isaiah Adams leads in assists, steals, and blocks. The team has two other players averaging double figures in scoring. In their last three matchups against Buffalo, Toledo went 1-2 against the spread.

Toledo Rockets poised for victory against struggling Buffalo Bulls

Despite their defensive weaknesses, the Toledo Rockets have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, scoring an average of 78.8 points per game. In an upcoming game against Buffalo, who is struggling defensively and offensively, the Rockets have shown to have the upper hand. Buffalo's defensive statistics, including a high shooting percentage against and a low 3-point defense ranking, have resulted in their recent poor performance against the spread. On the other hand, Toledo has a positive track record of covering the spread in previous games, particularly against teams in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. With these factors in mind, it is likely that Toledo will continue their success against Buffalo in the upcoming matchup.

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