Alumni Arena features an NCAAB clash between the host Buffalo Bulls and the visiting Youngstown State Penguins in college hoops action on Saturday.

The Bulls sit at 5-2 (3-4 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Penguins are currently 6-2 (3-2 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Buffalo is 4-3 OU, and Youngstown State is 2-2-1 OU.



View Youngstown State vs Buffalo Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Penguins listed as 10.5-point underdogs

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 112-ranked Bulls and the No. 296-rated Penguins in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 76-73 win for the Bulls on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Penguins rank No. 228 in NCAA Division 1 with 34.2 per game. That compares with Buffalo’s No. 8 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Buffalo is college basketball's No. 156-ranked team at 6.4 per game, while the Penguins rate No. 11 with 9.2 per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Youngstown State owns the country's No. 110-rated mark, allowing 66.8 points per game on the highway. Buffalo, on the other hand, rates No. 148 in scoring at home.

Youngstown State was a 69-35 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Fredonia State. The battle between the Penguins and Blue Devils didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Fredonia State was handed a 69-35 defeat on Tuesday at Beeghly Center.

In their last action, Buffalo was an 82-74 Sportsbook on the road against Niagara. They covered the 7.5–point spread as favorites. Zach Filzen scored 16 points leading the Bulls to an 82-74 victory over Niagara at Gallagher Center on Wednesday.


Youngstown State Penguins Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Toledo are 2-4
After a win are 3-7

Buffalo Bulls Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing BYU are 1-0
After playing Niagara are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

A few Penguins at Bulls trends to consider:
Youngstown State is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Youngstown State
Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Buffalo is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Youngstown State
Buffalo is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


Next up:
Youngstown State at Toledo, Saturday, December 17
Buffalo at BYU, Tuesday, December 20