Buffalo Bulls vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Matchup

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

North Carolina A&T vs Buffalo Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies 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 for this non-conference contest is set at 158.5 points, with Buffalo being favored by -2.5 over North Carolina A&T.

North Carolina A&T vs. Buffalo Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Carolina A&T Aggies at Buffalo Bulls
Where: Buffalo at Alumni Arena
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds BUF -2.5, NCAT +116 | BUF -143 O/U 158.5

Aggies Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Aggies?

North Carolina A&T Aggies Recent Game/Games

The Aggies picked up an 86-83 win over Morgan State on Wednesday, November 20th. North Carolina A&T was favored by 6.5 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 169, surpassing the over/under line of 159.5.

North Carolina A&T led 44-33 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 42. Despite the win, the Aggies will likely focus on tightening up their defense moving forward.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Ryan Forrest led the Aggies with 33 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 60% overall. The team shot 49.2% from the field, with a 54.2% effective field goal percentage, and made 7 of 20 threes (35%).

North Carolina A&T hit 56.4% of their two-point attempts and went 21 of 35 from the free-throw line (60%). They dished out 17 assists, with 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aggies Team Defense

North Carolina A&T struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 22 of 39 shots, a 56% success rate.

From three-point range, the Aggies allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts (35%). They also sent their opponent to the line 35 times, where they hit 21 free throws (60%).

Bulls Preview: Will the Bulls Win at Alumni Arena?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

The Bulls picked up an 82-73 win over the Bears on Friday, November 22nd. Buffalo, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the win.

Buffalo trailed 36-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Morgan State 51-37. The game’s total points of 155 fell just short of the 157.5 O/U line.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Buffalo's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was even higher at 61.8%, thanks to their 66.7% shooting from inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit just 31.2% of their attempts, going 5-for-16.

Tyson Dunn led the way with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% from the field and 50% from three. Kameron Hobbs added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Brayden Jackson was also efficient, shooting 72.7% and finishing with 18 points.

Bulls Team Defense

Buffalo's defense had a tough outing, giving up 73 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Bulls struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 66% of their attempts, going 26/39 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Buffalo's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with just 5 makes on 16 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 for 60%. The Bulls also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Aggies vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, North Carolina A&T has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 71 points per game.
Across their last three home contests, Buffalo has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 75 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Aggies have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
The last five games that Buffalo was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.