Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Morgan State vs Buffalo NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Buffalo.
Morgan State vs Buffalo Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Bulls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulls at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Buffalo is favored by -3.5 at home against Morgan State.
Morgan State vs. Buffalo Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Morgan State Bears at Buffalo Bulls
- Where: Buffalo at Alumni Arena
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds BUF -3.5, MORGST +130 | BUF -160 O/U 158.5
Bears Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Bears?
Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games
On Wednesday, November 20th, the Bears fell 86-83 to North Carolina A&T in an away game. Morgan State entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 44-33 at halftime, the Bears scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 159.5.
Bears Offense Breakdown
Morgan State put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 47.9% from the field. Their two-point shooting was strong at 55.2%, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts for 20%.
Ryan Forrest led the way with 33 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three. The Bears also got 15 offensive rebounds and 16 assists, with Wynston Tabbs adding 16 points despite going 0 for 6 from deep.
Bears Team Defense
Despite Morgan State's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 86 points in their last game. The Bears shot 49% from the field, hitting 29 of their 59 attempts.
From inside the arc, Morgan State connected on 22 of 39 shots for 56%. They also went 7/20 from three-point range, shooting 35%. At the free-throw line, the Bears made 21 of 35 attempts, or 60%. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Have What it Takes at Home?
Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games
Buffalo dropped their latest game, 78-67, to Vermont on Tuesday. The Bulls were +17.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Buffalo trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 40-32 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 145 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.
Bulls Offense Breakdown
Buffalo's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they hit 66.7% from the free-throw line, going 16-for-24.
Ryan Sabol led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall and 60% from three. Ileri Ayo-Faleye and TJ Hurley each hit 3 threes, with Hurley also shooting 60% from deep. Noah Batchelor contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Bulls Team Defense
Buffalo's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 50% of their two-point attempts, going 18/36.
From beyond the arc, Buffalo's opponents shot 42%, connecting on 9 of 21 three-point attempts. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 68%. Buffalo allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Bears vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Bears have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
- Although Buffalo has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Morgan State vs Buffalo Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Buffalo -3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.