Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Buffalo is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ohio
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Ohio / Buffalo TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Buffalo, NY.

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

The Ohio vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio+3.5 -115O 157.5 -115+125
Buffalo -3.5 -105U 157.5 -105-155

Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Buffalo will win this college basketball game with 66.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio vs Buffalo Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 56.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+13.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -10.7% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.25 Units / 20.29% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.9 Units / 58.97% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ohio has averaged 12.9 assists per game (271 assists/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 15.3

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo shot 28% from three (199/715) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Buffalo averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (430 turnovers/30 games) last season — 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Buffalo had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (388 assists/ 430 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio allowed opponents to shoot 43% (787/1,849) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Ohio has allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.1

Ohio allowed 70.3 points per game (2,250 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has allowed 79.8 points per game (6,540 points/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 74.5

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Buffalo allowed opponents to shoot 47% (884/1,866) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4


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