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Game time: March 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Alumni Arena — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Mar 8, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Northern Illinois Huskies are set to face off against the Buffalo Bulls in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Northern Illinois comes into the game with

Game outlook

The Northern Illinois Huskies are set to face off against the Buffalo Bulls in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Northern Illinois comes into the game with a record of 9-21 while Buffalo is 4-26. The Huskies have lost two straight and five of their last six games, while the Bulls have lost their last four. Northern Illinois' Rondel Walker is listed as questionable for the game, while Buffalo has no players listed on the injury report. Buffalo is favored to win with a -0.5 opening line, with the current line at Buffalo 0.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies -111 | Bulls -108

Spread: Huskies 0 (-110) | Bulls 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 52%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

Northern Illinois basketball team is averaging 73.0 points per game on offense and allowing 77.7 points per game on defense. The team is shooting 44.3% overall and 32.6% from three-point range. David Coit leads the team in scoring with an average of 20.2 points per game. The team is ranked 192 in offense and 328 in defense. Northern Illinois has a record of 9-21 this season. The team averages 35.24 rebounds per game and allows opponents to shoot 45.28% from the field. They also average 10.03 offensive assists and 12.66 turnovers per game.

Buffalo Bulls Analysis

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The Buffalo Bulls have struggled this season, winning just four out of 30 games. Their offense ranks 313th in the country, scoring an average of 68.0 points per game, while their defense ranks 345th, allowing an average of 79.8 points per game. The team's shooting percentages are also low, with a 42.2% overall shooting percentage and a 27.2% shooting percentage from 3-point range. Leading in scoring is Sy Chatman with an average of 18.6 points per game, followed by Isaiah Adams with 13.0 points and 3.8 assists per game. Jonnivus Smith leads in rebounding with 8.3 per game, Shawn Fulcher leads in steals with 1.3 per game, and Chatman leads in blocked shots with 1.6 per game. The team's power ranking is 315, and they have a record of 4-26. Against Northern Illinois, they have struggled, losing two out of three matchups. On offense, they shoot 42.1% from the field and 27.0% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 47.5% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range. Their rebounding and turnover numbers are also subpar, ranking 185th in rebounds and 209th in turnovers. Overall, the Bulls have faced challenges on both ends of the court this season. Sabol for three! #UBhornsUP 🤘 #ALLinGRIT pic.twitter.com/sNdNymuGFX

Northern Illinois Dominates Buffalo in Matchup Despite Season Struggles

Both Northern Illinois and Buffalo have faced challenges this season. Northern Illinois has secured victory in 10 out of 30 games, while Buffalo has managed to win only 4. Buffalo's defensive performance has been lacking, allowing an average of 79.8 points per game with opponents shooting at a rate of 47.5% overall and 36.5% from beyond the arc, ranking 349th and 332nd, respectively. In their sole matchup this season, Northern Illinois emerged victorious with a score of 72-68, despite Buffalo covering the spread as 9-point road underdogs. Buffalo has faced six losses in their last seven games, while Northern Illinois has covered the spread in two of their last three. Offensively, Northern Illinois has displayed superior performance, averaging 73.0 points per game compared to Buffalo's 68.0. Buffalo's shooting percentages rank at 302nd and 360th in field goals and 3-pointers, respectively.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Huskies vs Bulls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Huskies vs Bulls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies-110 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · Buffalo Bulls-110 → +100Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies+0.5 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Bulls-0.5 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150.5 (-110) → 149 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150.5 (-110) → 149 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northern Illinois Huskies
9-21 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Buffalo Bulls
17-15 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-08T11:15:09.759Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Northern Illinois Huskies are set to face off against the Buffalo Bulls in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Northern Illinois comes into the game with a record of 9-21 while Buffalo is 4-26. The Huskies have lost two straight and five of their last six games, while the Bulls have lost their last four. Northern Illinois' Rondel Walker is listed as questionable for the game, while Buffalo has no players listed on the injury report. Buffalo is favored to win with a -0.5 opening line, with the current line at Buffalo 0.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-13Buffalo Bulls 68 · Northern Illinois Huskies 72
  • 2023-02-28Buffalo Bulls 85 · Northern Illinois Huskies 75
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Buffalo Bulls 78-68

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Buffalo Bulls 78-68 on March 8, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Northern Illinois Huskies' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 40-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northern Illinois Huskies -1.5 (-110) spread, Northern Illinois Huskies covered, while the 146 combined points finished under the recorded total of 149.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • MrmisterSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies 0 (-110)Win
  • BookieslayerTotal · Under 149.5 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Buffalo Bulls -1 (-110)Loss