The Buffalo Bulls (12-15, 6-8 MAC) will attempt to snap a three-game losing skid when hosting the Central Michigan Chippewas (10-17, 5-9 MAC) on February 21, 2023 at Alumni Arena.
Tuesday’s game between the Bulls and the Chippewas sees the Bulls as a double-digit favorite by 11.5 points. The over/under is 146.5 points for the matchup.
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Buffalo Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Central Michigan
- When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Spread Favorite: Buffalo -11.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Buffalo -709
- Moneyline Underdog: Central Michigan +491
- Over/Under: 146.5 points
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Buffalo Betting Trends
- The Bulls are 13-12-0 ATS this season.
- The Bulls have come away with five wins in the eight contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season.
- Buffalo has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -709.
- A total of 13 out of the Bulls’ 25 games this season have hit the over.
- In 19 games this season, Buffalo and its opponents have gone over 146.5 total points.
- The average point total in Bulls outings this year is 156.6, 10.1 more than this matchup’s over/under.
Buffalo Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jones | 27 | 15.3 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Zid Powell | 24 | 12.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Isaiah Adams | 27 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| LaQuill Hardnett | 26 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Armoni Foster | 26 | 9.2 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Buffalo Season Stats
- Buffalo scores 78.4 points per game (40th in college basketball) and allows 78.1 (349th in college basketball) for a +7 scoring differential overall.
- The 35.9 rebounds per game the Bulls average rank 34th in college basketball, and are 2.5 more than the 33.4 their opponents collect per outing.
- In conference action, the Bulls tally fewer points per contest (78.0) than their season average (78.4).
- Buffalo’s defense has been less productive in MAC action this year, allowing 78.9 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 78.1 PPG allowed.
- The Bulls are draining 7.1 threes per game this year in conference tilts, which is 0.1 more threes per game than their season average (7.0). They also own a better three-point percentage in MAC action (33.2%) compared to overall (32.5%).
- Offensively Buffalo has fared better when playing at home this season, posting 84.8 points per game, compared to 73.9 per game when playing on the road.
- In home games, the Bulls are allowing 8.5 fewer points per game (74.8) than on the road (83.3).
Buffalo Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2023 | Western Michigan | W 85-76 | Away | -3.5 |
| 2/7/2023 | Eastern Michigan | W 102-97 | Home | -10 |
| 2/10/2023 | Kent State | L 72-65 | Home | +4 |
| 2/14/2023 | Ohio | L 85-61 | Away | +4.5 |
| 2/18/2023 | Akron | L 86-66 | Away | +9.5 |
| 2/21/2023 | Central Michigan | – | Home | -11.5 |
| 2/25/2023 | Toledo | – | Away | – |
| 2/28/2023 | Northern Illinois | – | Away | – |
| 3/3/2023 | Miami (OH) | – | Home | – |
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Central Michigan Betting Trends
- Central Michigan has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
- The Chippewas have covered the spread twice this season (2-4 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs.
- Central Michigan has entered the game as underdogs 20 times this season and won five, or 25%, of those games.
- The Chippewas have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +491 odds on them winning this game.
- So far this season, eight out of Central Michigan’s 25 games with an over/under have hit the over.
- The Chippewas have played six games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 146.5 points.
- Central Michigan has a 138.1-point average over/under in its contests this season, 8.4 fewer points than this game’s total.
Central Michigan Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Miller | 4 | 18.5 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Jesse Zarzuela | 17 | 16.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Brian Taylor | 27 | 14.8 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Reggie Bass | 27 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Markus Harding | 20 | 9.1 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Central Michigan Season Stats
- The Chippewas have a -143 scoring differential, falling short by 5.3 points per game. They’re putting up 66.4 points per game, 313th in college basketball, and are giving up 71.7 per outing to rank 238th in college basketball.
- Central Michigan ranks 157th in college basketball at 33.4 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 32.9 its opponents average.
- In MAC action, the Chippewas have averaged 2.4 fewer points (64.0) than overall (66.4) in 2022-23.
- Central Michigan concedes more points in conference play (73.3 per game) than overall (71.7).
- From beyond the arc, the Chippewas are making 6.3 treys in conference games (compared to 6.2 for the season), and shooting 31.5% in conference (versus 30.1% overall).
- Central Michigan averages 68.1 points per game at home, and 63.6 on the road.
- At home the Chippewas are conceding 68.3 points per game, 7.2 fewer points than they are away (75.5).
Central Michigan Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2023 | Toledo | L 84-59 | Away | +18.5 |
| 2/7/2023 | Ball State | L 65-51 | Home | +8.5 |
| 2/11/2023 | Miami (OH) | W 66-60 | Away | +7 |
| 2/14/2023 | Bowling Green | W 77-74 | Away | +7.5 |
| 2/18/2023 | Ohio | L 76-59 | Home | +9.5 |
| 2/21/2023 | Buffalo | – | Away | +11.5 |
| 2/25/2023 | Northern Illinois | – | Home | – |
| 2/28/2023 | Toledo | – | Home | – |
| 3/3/2023 | Western Michigan | – | Away | – |
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