Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats 2/14/23 – Monday night hoop will be displayed in Ohio by the Buffalo Bulls as they travel to face the Ohio Bobcats. Buffalo enters this matchup with a record 12-13 overall, and 6-6 in MAC play. Ohio comes into the matchup with an overall record at 14-11. They are tied for fifth in MAC play at 6-6. The Ohio Bobcats are favored to win this game as per the best NCAAB betting predictions for Tuesday.
Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Convocation Center
Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Odds
Buffalo
Moneyline: +172
Spread: +4.5 (-105)
Total: 162 over (-105)
Ohio
Moneyline: -214
Spread: -4.5 (-105)
Total: 162 under (-105)
Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats Analysis
This matchup will see Buffalo Bulls trying to reach 0.500 overall as well as break a tie against Ohio in the MAC. Two-game winning streak ended by the Bulls on Friday night when they lost 72-65 at Kent State. Zid Powell scored 15 points for the Bulls, while Jonnivius Smith and LaQuill Hardnett each added 14 points. Buffalo was in a story of two halves as they shot 57% in halftime, then shot 38% in second halftime. This year, Buffalo has been second in the MAC for points per game. They are also seventh in 3-point shooting. The Bulls are not good at protecting the ball, ranking just 11th in MAC for the fewest turnovers per match. Buffalo is only 10th in scoring defense. They are also fourth in conference 3pt defense. They are also strong on the glass and rank first in the MAC for total rebounding per match.
The Ohio Bobcats are now at their best with just six games remaining in the regular season. The Bobcats are now 6-6 in MAC play after winning three consecutive games. The Bobcats won their largest victory with a home win of 90-81 over Akron on Friday night. This was Akron’s third loss in MAC play this season. The win saw Ohio score a stunning 63% from three point range, outrebounded Akron by 33 to 32. Jaylin Hunter scored 25 points, including 4 of 7 from the 3pt range. Dwight Wilson III added 16 points and eight rebounds. Ohio is looking to win four consecutive games against Buffalo, and more importantly, split the season series with the Bulls. Ohio is just behind Buffalo in scoring in the MAC. The conference is third in three-point shooting with the Bobcats. They are third in the conference for preventing basketball turnovers, and have done an excellent job. Ohio ranks fifth in scoring defense in the conference. However, the Bobcats rank 9th in conference 3pt defense. The Bobcats are also third in rebounding.
Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats Against the Spread
Buffalo are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against Ohio. Buffalo are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Ohio. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 7 games on the road. Buffalo are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Ohio. Buffalo are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ohio’s last 8 games. Ohio are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio’s last 7 games against Buffalo. Ohio are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home. Ohio are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats Free Pick
The Bobcats appear to be in their stride as the MAC Tournament is just a few months away. Ohio has become one of the top scoring conferences while maintaining the fifth-best defense. Ohio is much more efficient at controlling turnovers, and should be able to roll in the rematch. The Ohio Bobcats will lead this game as expected by the most recent college basketball betting trends.
Free Pick: Ohio Bobcats -4.5 (-105)
