Bowling Green Falcons vs Buffalo Bulls Matchup

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

Buffalo vs Bowling Green Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulls versus the Falcons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 157.5 points, with Bowling Green being favored by -6.5 at home against Buffalo.

Buffalo vs. Bowling Green Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Buffalo Bulls at Bowling Green Falcons
Where: Bowling Green at Stroh Center
Date: Tuesday, January 14th
Betting Odds BOWLGR -6.5, BUF +225 | BOWLGR -277 O/U 157.5

Bulls Preview: Can The Bulls Secure a Win at Bowling Green?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

The Bulls fell to 3-10 on the season after a 68-49 loss to Kent State on Friday. Buffalo, who were +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s combined 117 points came in well below the O/U line of 146.5.

Buffalo trailed 24-20 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 44.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

The Bulls struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 30.2% (16/53) and an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. They hit only 24.1% of their three-pointers, going 7/29 from beyond the arc, and connected on 37.5% of their two-point attempts (9/24).

VonCameron Davis led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 45.0% overall, though he made just 1 of 9 from three-point range. Ryan Sabol added 16 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep, while Jalen Sullinger contributed 12 points, shooting 54.5% from the field.

Bulls Team Defense

Buffalo's defense was strong, giving up just 68 points while holding their opponent to 30% shooting from the field. They limited damage inside, allowing only 9 two-point baskets on 24 attempts (37%).

From beyond the arc, Buffalo's defense held their opponent to 7 made threes on 29 attempts (24%). They sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 (76%). Buffalo also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Falcons Preview: Does Bowling Green Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games

The Falcons dropped to 4-9 on the season after a 91-69 loss to Ball State on Saturday. Bowling Green entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.

Bowling Green trailed 42-26 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The Falcons will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense as they look to turn their season around.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Bowling Green's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.4% of their attempts.

Payton Sparks led the way with 19 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Juanse Gorosito added 16 points, connecting on 4 of 7 three-point attempts for a 57.1% success rate.

Falcons Team Defense

Bowling Green's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 58% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts (26/39).

From beyond the arc, Bowling Green's opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts (81%).

Bulls vs Falcons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Buffalo has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 68 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Bowling Green has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Bowling Green has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.