Buffalo vs Kent State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 27, 2024, 10:53 AM
  • Kent State (9-16) is a -15.5 point favorite vs Buffalo (10-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Buffalo / Kent State TV channel: ESPN+

The Buffalo Bulls (10-16) visit Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (9-16) on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kent, OH.

Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Buffalo vs. Kent State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Buffalo vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Buffalo+15.5 -110O 146.5 -115+900
Kent State -15.5 -110U 146.5 -105-1600

Buffalo vs Kent State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 94.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Buffalo vs Kent State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+3.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kent State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -19.26% ROI).

  • 5-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.2 Units / -33.15% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI

Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kent State has a 9-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.4 Units / -20.53% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 15.33% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -24.14% ROI

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo is shooting 41% (541/1,312) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Buffalo is shooting 27% from three (147/550) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Buffalo is shooting 27% from three (147/550) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Buffalo is shooting 30% from three (370/1,245) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Kent State has averaged 76.9 points per game (1,768 points/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Kent State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (367/485) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Kent State has averaged 13.0 assists per game (300 assists/23 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (498 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Buffalo has allowed 80.6 points per game (1,774 points/22 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6

Buffalo has averaged 6.3 steals per game (138 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Buffalo has 392 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kent State has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (854 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.1

Kent State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (474 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Kent State has 474 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams

Kent State has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6


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