The Ohio Bobcats (14-11, 6-6 MAC) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when hosting the Buffalo Bulls (12-13, 6-6 MAC) on February 14, 2023 at Convocation Center (OH).
The Bobcats are currently 4.5-point favorites against the Bulls. The game has a point total of 161.
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Ohio Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Buffalo
- When: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Spread Favorite: Ohio -4.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Ohio -200
- Moneyline Underdog: Buffalo +165
- Over/Under: 161 points
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Ohio Betting Trends
- The Bobcats have won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 12 times.
- Ohio has covered the spread six times this season (6-3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
- The Bobcats have been chosen as favorites in 14 games this year and have walked away with the win 10 times (71.4%) in those games.
- Ohio has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -200.
- In the Bobcats’ 24 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 16 times.
- In eight of 24 games this season, Ohio and its opponents have combined to total more than 161 points.
- The average point total in Bobcats outings this year is 152.5, 8.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Ohio Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Wilson | 24 | 15.9 | 9.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| DeVon Baker | 2 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Jaylin Hunter | 25 | 12.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Miles Brown | 25 | 10.8 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| AJ Brown | 18 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Ohio Season Stats
- Ohio outscores opponents by 4.7 points per game (scoring 78.6 per game to rank 36th in college basketball while giving up 73.9 per outing to rank 297th in college basketball) and has a +116 scoring differential overall.
- The Bobcats are 43rd in the nation at 35.9 rebounds per game. That’s 3.7 more than the 32.2 their opponents average.
- In conference matchups, the Bobcats score more points per game (79.8) than their season average (78.6).
- Ohio is conceding 78.0 points per game this season in conference contests, which is 4.1 more points allowed per game than its season average (73.9).
- In conference games, the Bobcats tally more threes per contest (9.0) and have a higher three-point percentage (38.2%) than their season averages (8.8, 37.2%).
- Ohio is scoring 83.2 points per game this season in home games, which is 6.7 more points than it is averaging when playing on the road (76.5).
- Defensively the Bobcats have been better in home games this season, ceding 66.5 points per game, compared to 80.7 in away games.
Ohio Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2023 | Akron | L 83-77 | Away | +6 |
| 1/31/2023 | Eastern Michigan | L 90-79 | Away | -8 |
| 2/4/2023 | Miami (OH) | W 78-68 | Home | -10 |
| 2/7/2023 | Northern Illinois | W 82-76 | Away | -5 |
| 2/10/2023 | Akron | W 90-81 | Home | +2 |
| 2/14/2023 | Buffalo | – | Home | -4.5 |
| 2/18/2023 | Central Michigan | – | Away | – |
| 2/21/2023 | Northern Illinois | – | Home | – |
| 2/25/2023 | Miami (OH) | – | Away | – |
| 2/28/2023 | Kent State | – | Away | – |
| 3/3/2023 | Bowling Green | – | Home | – |
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Buffalo Betting Trends
- Buffalo is 13-10-0 ATS this season.
- The Bulls have been an underdog by 4.5 points or more nine times this year, and covered the spread in six of those contests.
- Buffalo has entered the game as underdogs 15 times this season and won five, or 33.3%, of those games.
- The Bulls have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +165.
- Buffalo and its opponents have combined to go over the point total 12 out of 23 times this year.
- The Bulls have combined with their opponent to score more than 161 points in eight of 23 games this season.
- The average over/under for Buffalo’s outings this season is 157.2, 3.8 fewer points than this game’s total.
Buffalo Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jones | 25 | 15.5 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Zid Powell | 22 | 13.0 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Isaiah Adams | 25 | 11.2 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| LaQuill Hardnett | 24 | 10.4 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Armoni Foster | 24 | 9.4 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Buffalo Season Stats
- The Bulls’ +51 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.6 points per game (26th in college basketball) while giving up 77.6 per contest (350th in college basketball).
- The 36.4 rebounds per game Buffalo accumulates rank 31st in the country, 3.3 more than the 33.1 its opponents record.
- In MAC games, the Bulls have averaged 0.8 more points (80.4) than overall (79.6) in 2022-23.
- In MAC action, Buffalo has conceded 0.2 more points per game (77.8) than overall (77.6) in 2022-23.
- The Bulls drain more 3-pointers in MAC play (7.6 per game) than overall (7.2), and have a higher 3-point percentage in conference games (35.3%) than overall (33.5%).
- Buffalo averages 84.8 points per game at home, and 76.5 on the road.
- The Bulls allow 74.8 points per game at home, and 82.8 away.
Buffalo Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2023 | Kent State | L 74-68 | Away | +11 |
| 1/31/2023 | Akron | L 81-64 | Home | +2.5 |
| 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 | – | Away | +4.5 |
| 2/18/2023 | Akron | – | Away | – |
| 2/21/2023 | Central Michigan | – | Home | – |
| 2/25/2023 | Toledo | – | Away | – |
| 2/28/2023 | Northern Illinois | – | Away | – |
| 3/3/2023 | Miami (OH) | – | Home | – |
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