Buffalo vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 30

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Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 30, 2024, 11:17 AM
  • Ohio (7-12) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (6-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Buffalo / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Buffalo Bulls (6-12) visit Convocation Center to take on the Ohio Bobcats (7-12) on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Athens, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-115).

The Buffalo vs. Ohio Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Buffalo vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Buffalo+14.5 -105O 149.5 -110+800
Ohio -14.5 -115U 149.5 -110-1400

Buffalo vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 91.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Buffalo vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 52.5% 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 (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 16 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / -25.82% ROI).

  • 3-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -40.16% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -30.81% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 22.22% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.55 Units / -15.29% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,209 points/1,060 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (276 assists/ 193 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (193 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (193 turnovers/20 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Ohio has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (557 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 7.3 steals per game (366 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.4

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 366 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has 132 steals this season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (132 steals/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Ohio has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (491/1,143) this season — tied for best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Ohio has 353 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams


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