Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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Eastern Michigan coach Stan Heath watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-59.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 12:39 PM
  • Eastern Michigan (7-10) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Buffalo / Eastern Michigan TV channel: ESPN+

The Buffalo Bulls (6-11) visit George Gervin GameAbove Center to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-10) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Ypsilanti, MI.

Eastern Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Buffalo vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Buffalo vs. Eastern Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Buffalo+3.5 -115O 143.5 -110+135
Eastern Michigan -3.5 -105U 143.5 -110-160

Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Michigan will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 57.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.75 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+7.95 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.45% ROI).

  • 3-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -36.84% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -26.74% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 5.43% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.53% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.22% ROI

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo is shooting 26% from three (117/449) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Buffalo is shooting 41% (436/1,060) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Buffalo has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Buffalo is shooting 26% from three (117/449) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.0 assists per game (498 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Michigan has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Michigan has made 5.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Eastern Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (201 assists/ 217 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,226 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Buffalo has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (414 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Buffalo has allowed opponents to shoot 49% (541/1,114) this season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Buffalo has forced 10.2 turnovers per game (184 turnovers/18 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.8

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,090 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (3,928 points/2,952 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 5.7 steals per game (108 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Michigan has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (423 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7


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