Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Buffalo when they take on the Niagara Purple Eagles on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Buffalo Bulls in this one, their betting line was listed as -2-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Buffalo Bulls vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Niagara Purple Eagles bring a 3-4 record (4-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 3-2 Bulls, who are 3-2 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Niagara go 6-0 so far and the Buffalo Bulls go 3-2.
The Niagara Purple Eagles sit at No. 191 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Buffalo Bulls sit at No. 101 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Niagara's No. 48 nationally ranked offense (83.57 points per game) against a Buffalo Bulls defense that sits as the No. 244 at 81.8 PPG. The Niagara Purple Eagles have been averaging 43.05% from the field, more than the Bulls have managed so far this season (41.33% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nick Perkins scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Bulls to a win (they lost 94-80 to South Dakota State at John Gray Gymnasium on Wednesday).
Niagara got 25 points and 10 rebounds from Matt Scott en route to a 77-71 victory over Army on Monday at Gallagher Center-NY.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to St. Bonaventure, Saturday, December 2nd
Niagara at New Hampshire, Tuesday, December 5th