Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Ohio is a -11.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Ohio / Buffalo TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats visit Alumni Arena to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).

The Ohio vs. Buffalo Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Buffalo Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-11.5 -115O 152.5 -105-750
Buffalo +11.5 -105U 152.5 -115+525

Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Ohio will cover the spread with 65.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.03 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.03 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+1.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.85 Units / -52.09% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -3.46% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 19.7% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -28.03% ROI

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.15% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -11.48% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 20.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.83% 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 made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

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 is shooting 29% from three (299/1,037) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Buffalo has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (626 turnovers/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (294 rebounds/12 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.4

Ohio has averaged 7.8 steals per game (93 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ohio has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,044 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Ohio averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo has allowed 10.2 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.1

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 8.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.6

Buffalo has allowed 82.0 points per game (1,066 points/13 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.4


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