Buffalo vs Arizona 3/15/18 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Following a 26-8 season and another MAC Championship, the Buffalo Bulls head to Boise, Idaho to battle the Arizona Wildcats in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. With close losses to fellow NCAA Tournament participants Cincinnati and Syracuse the Bulls feel they can hang with the Wildcats.

CJ Massinburg is the player to watch for Buffalo and is averaging 16.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Nick Perkins is an additional player to watch for the Bulls and is averaging 16.6 points per game. Jeremy Harris (15.4 points per game) and Wes Clark (14.6 points per game) round out the double figure scorers for the Bulls. Following a difficult regular season, the Arizona Wildcats (27-7) have earned a Number 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and a date with the Buffalo Bulls. The Bulls advanced to the Sweet 16 last season and are looking for another deep tournament run this year.

Deandre Ayton is the player to watch for Arizona and is projected to go Number 1 overall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Ayton is averaging 20.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Allonzo Trier is an additional player to watch for the Wildcats and is averaging 18.4 points per game. Rawle Alkins is another future NBA Draft Pick and is averaging 13.4 points per game for the Wildcats.