Ohio vs Buffalo Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025
Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction
The Ohio Bobcats visit Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York on Tuesday for a Mid-American Conference clash with the Buffalo Bulls. Ohio is 7-6 overall 1-0 in MAC play. The Bobcats defeated Central Michigan 57-55 on Saturday night. AJ Brown was the leading scorer for Ohio with 14 points. Ohio has won three straight and five of the last six with only a loss to Marshall thrown in. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews
AJ Clayton leads Ohio in scoring and rebounding averaging 15.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Jackson Paveletzke is the leader in assists, averaging 5.8 per game. AJ Brown is second in scoring averaging 11.9 points per game and is one of three players averaging double figures in scoring. Ohio scores an average of 78.2 points per game, shooting 46.5% overall and 35.2% from 3-point territory.
The Buffalo Bulls look to snap a four-game losing streak with a win at home when hosting the Ohio Bobcats. Buffalo is 5-8 overall and 0-1 in MAC play. Buffalo lost to Miami (OH) 93-79 this past Saturday in its season opener of the MAC. The leading scorer for Buffalo was Ryan Sabol with 25 points. The Bulls were hurt by 13 turnovers to only seven by Miami (OH).
Ryan Sabol scores an average of 16.6 points per game to lead Buffalo. Tyson Dunn is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Noah Batchelor leads Buffalo in rebounding, averaging 5.7 rebounds per game. Buffalo has two players averaging double figures in scoring. The Bulls score an average of 73.8 points per game.
Ohio vs Buffalo Pick Analysis
The Ohio Bobcats have failed to cover the number in nine of the last 11 and are below average on defense. Ohio allows opponents to score 73.9 points per game on 44.9% shooting overall. Ohio's perimeter defense is one of the worst in the nation, as opponents shoot 39.8% from 3-point territory which is 363rd in the country. Buffalo gives up far too many points at 82.0 per game but will be at home and that will make the difference in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Buffalo Bulls win and cover ATS 78-72.
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