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UMass Minutemen to Face Buffalo Bulls in Thrilling College Football Showdown at UB Stadium, Buffalo Favored

In Week 3 of college football, the UMass Minutemen will face off against the Buffalo Bulls in what promises to be an exciting matchup at UB Stadium on September 14th at 1:00 PM ET, airing on CBS Sports Network. Both teams are looking to secure a much-needed victory after starting the season with home wins in Week One. Buffalo is the current favorite with a -3.75 line, showing that this game will be closely contested. Stay tuned for a thrilling game filled with action and potential upsets.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Minutemen +150 | Bulls -178
• Spread: Minutemen +3.75 (-110) | Bulls -3.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 64%.

UMass vs Buffalo Stats

UMass Minutemen

The UMass Minutemen are focusing on improving their offense after a 38-23 road loss to the Toledo Rockets. UTSA's quarterback, Taisun Phommachanh, has been a key player for their offense, with the team averaging 356.5 total yards per game. UMass has struggled defensively, allowing 316.5 total yards per game. With a power ranking of 119, UMass is currently ranked 113 in offense and 100 in defense, with a record of 0-2 (1-1 ATS) for the season. The team needs to work on improving their defense to be more competitive.

Buffalo Bulls Analysis

The Buffalo Bulls are aiming to be a competitive team this season but are facing challenges following a tough 38-0 loss to Missouri. Quarterback C.J. Ogbonna struggled in the game, and the team is ranked 120th nationally in passing yards. With an average total offense of 286.0 yards per game, they will need to find new strategies to maintain efficiency. The rushing game might see more emphasis moving forward. On the defensive side, the Bulls have been strong overall but have struggled with rush defense. Despite their challenges, their pass defense remains a strong point. Buffalo has a power ranking of 92 and ranks 75th for offense and 48th for defense. In their last three matchups against UMass, Buffalo has gone 1-1.

Buffalo Bulls Favored Over UMass Minutemen in Upcoming Game

The upcoming game between the Buffalo Bulls and the UMass Minutemen originally had the Bulls as six-point favorites, but the spread has since shifted to a 2.5-point difference. These teams have a history of playing each other, with their most recent match during the 2022 season resulting in a 34-7 victory for Buffalo. Recent performances against other opponents, such as the Toledo Rockets and sixth-ranked Missouri Tigers, indicate differing levels of competition. UMass has struggled defensively, failing to record any sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles, or fumble recoveries in their first two games. In contrast, the Bulls have shown strength with four sacks, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. With UMass allowing an average of 33.0 points per game, predicting a decisive victory for the Buffalo Bulls at home seems reasonable.

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