- Temple is a -14.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Buffalo / Temple TV channel: ESPNU
The Buffalo Bulls visit Liacouras Center to take on the Temple Owls on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.
Temple is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-115).
The Buffalo vs. Temple Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Buffalo vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Buffalo | +14.5 -105 | O 149.5 -110 | +825 |
| Temple | -14.5 -115 | U 149.5 -110 | -1400 |
Buffalo vs Temple Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Temple will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Buffalo vs Temple Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+7.20 Units / 45% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)
Temple Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Temple has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 34 games (+9.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 6-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 27.41% ROI).
- 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 5.88% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 5% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.31% ROI
Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Temple has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -48.13% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 4.36% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Buffalo has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (599 turnovers/41 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Buffalo is shooting 28% from three (281/988) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:
Temple shot 40% (824/2,078) last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Temple had an eFG% of 47% last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Temple averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,396 points/2,078 shots) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Temple shot 40% (824/2,078) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Buffalo has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (306 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Buffalo averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (695 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Buffalo has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (882 points/730 shots) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27
Buffalo allowed opponents to shoot 47% (884/1,866) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:
Temple averaged 7.4 steals per game (250 steals/34 games) last season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Temple has 335 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among AAC Teams
Temple has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (3,362 points/2,702 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Temple stole the ball 250 times last season — tied for 2nd most among AAC Teams
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