The Buffalo Bulls will look to improve on a 8-10 record on Saturday when they host the Western Michigan Broncos in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Alumni Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Buffalo sat as -5.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-10 and 7-6-1 ATS Buffalo Bulls will face the 6-11 Western Michigan Broncos, who own a 9-5 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Buffalo Bulls are 6-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Western Michigan Broncos are 8-5-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Buffalo Bulls rated this week at No. 209 and the Western Michigan Broncos sitting at No. 231.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 124-ranked offense, averaging 75.33 PPG, against a Broncos defense that ranks No. 239 at 78.94 PPG. The Bulls field goal percentage has averaged 44.04% so far, less than the Broncos marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.43% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Thomas Wilder scored 26 points for Western Michigan on Tuesday, but the Eagles managed a 86-80 victory over the Broncos at EMU Convocation Center.
The Bulls got 22 points from CJ Massinburg as Buffalo ran past Kent State 82-69 on Tuesday at Memorial A .
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Akron, Tuesday, January 24th
Buffalo at Miami-Ohio, Tuesday, January 24th