Bryant Bulldogs vs Buffalo Bulls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bryant vs Buffalo NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Buffalo.

Bryant vs Buffalo Prediction

The Bulldogs and Bulls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulls will host the game at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY. Bryant is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 162.5 points.

Bryant vs. Buffalo Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bryant Bulldogs at Buffalo Bulls
Where: Buffalo at Alumni Arena
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Betting Odds BRYANT -4.5, BRYANT -187 | BUF +154 O/U 162.5

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes on the Road?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Bryant dropped a 90-88 decision to Siena on Friday, November 8th, in a game where they were -11.5 favorites. The Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 48-43 at halftime, Bryant managed just 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Rafael Pinzon and Justice Shoats combined for 64 points in Bryant's win, with Pinzon hitting 5 threes at 55.6% and Shoats going 2-for-2 from deep. Pinzon finished 9-for-17 overall, while Shoats shot 11-for-21.

Bryant hit 9 threes, shooting 40.9% from beyond the arc and 44.8% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They also connected on 27 free throws, shooting 73% from the line, and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, with 16 assists as a team.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Bryant's defensive efforts, they allowed 90 points in this game, with the opponent shooting 44% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 47% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 17 of their 36 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Bryant's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as the opponent hit 9 of 22 threes, good for 40%. Bryant also sent them to the line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 73% clip.

Bulls Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulls?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

The Bulls dropped their game against Notre Dame on Monday, November 11th, losing 86-77 on the road. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, Buffalo kept it closer than expected.

Buffalo led 40-38 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 37. The total points for the game were 163, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

The Bulls put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 34 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 51.4%, with a 52.8% success rate on two-point shots. Buffalo struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 6 of 11 attempts for a 54.5% rate.

Tae Davis led the way with 27 points in 26 minutes, shooting 53.8% from the field. Markus Burton contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds, though he hit just 1 of 7 from three-point range. Ben Michaels connected on 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 14 points, while Bryson Wilson grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds to go along with his 15 points.

Bulls Team Defense

Buffalo struggled defensively, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bulls allowed 64% shooting, with 25 made two-pointers.

From three-point range, Buffalo's defense held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes. However, they sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 77% rate.

Bulldogs vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Bryant posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 0-4-1 ATS.
Across their last five home contests, Buffalo has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 72 points per game.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
In their last three contests as the favorite, Bryant has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.