Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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  • Buffalo (9-15) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Eastern Michigan (11-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Eastern Michigan / Buffalo TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-12) visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls (9-15) on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY.

Buffalo is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Michigan+2.5 -110O 146.5 -110+120
Buffalo -2.5 -110U 146.5 -110-145

Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Buffalo will win this college basketball game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Michigan will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Eastern Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Michigan has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.15 Units / -8.51% ROI).

  • 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -9.06% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 10-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / -20.49% ROI).

  • 4-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.2 Units / -36.73% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -24.24% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 15.53% ROI

Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Eastern Michigan has averaged 9.9 assists per game (535 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Eastern Michigan has averaged 10.3 assists per game (238 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Eastern Michigan has a 27% free throw rate (357 free throw attempts/1,346 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

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%

Eastern Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (4,254 points/3,185 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,164 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Eastern Michigan has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (497 rebounds/23 games) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

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


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