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NCAAF
Buffalo
Bulls
7 - 5
Charlotte
49ers
7 - 5
December 20, 2019, 2:00 PM EST
 | Thomas Robinson Stadium

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Buffalo
Bulls
7 - 5
Charlotte
49ers
7 - 5
December 20, 2019, 2:00 PM EST
 | Thomas Robinson Stadium

  • The Buffalo Bulls couldn’t follow up their incredible 10-win 2018 season – but they’re still in business in bowl season as they tangle with the Charlotte 49ers at the Bahamas Bowl in Nassau. The Bulls overcame a sluggish start with wins in five of their final six games, and showed some much-needed offensive punch to go along with a sensational defense.

    Bahamas Bowl Matchup Information
    • Spread: Buffalo -6.5
    • Total: 58
    • Date/Time: December 20, 2 p.m. ET
    • Location: Nassau, Bahamas
    • Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
    • TV Coverage: ESPN
    • Buffalo vs Charlotte Matchup Report & Updated Odds

    Bahamas Bowl Odds Analysis

    This line opened anywhere from -4.5 to -7, but has settled in nicely at -6 or -6.5 depending on the book. The total has climbed 1 to 1 1/2 points following an open of 56.5.

    Buffalo News & Notes

    While the Bulls have been quite difficult to move the ball against for the majority of the season, ranking sixth in total defense and fourth in rushing defense, the offense lagged well behind until late October. Buffalo racked up 43 or more points in four of its final five games, winning each of those four while going a perfect 4-0 ATS and converting the OVER in all four.

    The Bulls’ offensive approach in Nassau will likely center around their two-headed running back tandem of Jaret Patterson and Kevin Marks, who both finished with over 1,000 rushing yards while combining for 25 rushing scores. With quarterbacks Kyle Vantrease and Matt Myers completing just 54.4 percent of their pass attempts, Buffalo’s ground game should decide its fate.

    Charlotte News & Notes

    Like their NFL namesake, these 49ers like to run – and just like San Francisco, they’ve opted to spread the wealth in that regard. Four players have racked up 60 or more carries for Charlotte this season; all four have scored at least five touchdowns on the ground entering the Bahamas Bowl, while five average 5.0 yards per carry or better.

    That all said, quarterback Chris Reynolds might very well be the most important player on either team. With the Bulls having stifled opposing ground attacks, Reynolds will almost certainly have to take to the air a lot – and he struggled mightily down the stretch, throwing five touchdowns against four interceptions over the final three games of the season.

    Betting Pick: Buffalo ATS

    Both teams played well to wind down their respective seasons, but the Bulls appear to be the superior team on both sides of the ball and should be able to negate Charlotte’s run game sufficiently to convert the cover.

    Shark Bites
    • Buffalo is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games.
    • Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
    • The total has gone OVER in Buffalo’s last 5 games.
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Odds

Friday, December 20 Fri Dec 20

Opening
Current
Buffalo
vsFinal
Charlotte
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
-7
+108
-244
o56.5
-110
+7
-122
+216
u56.5
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
-7
-108
-255
o51.5
-112
+7
-112
+215
u51.5
-108
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

29.00
 Total Score
24.42
226.58
 Passing Yards
265.50
143.58
 Rushing Yards
115.75
34:40
 Time on Field
29:32
76.75
 Number of Plays
66.75
4.90
 Yards Per Play
5.79
29.00
 Total Score
24.42
5.25
 First Quarter
4.92
11.75
 Second Quarter
7.50
5.92
 Third Quarter
5.67
5.83
 Fourth Quarter
6.33
226.58
 Passing Yards
265.50
35.42
 Pass Attempts
35.83
21.00
 Pass Completions
21.50
2.42
 Sacks
2.83
15.08
 Sack Yards
19.67
10.79
 Yards Per Pass
12.35
143.58
 Rushing Yards
115.75
41.33
 Rush Attempts
30.92
3.47
 Yards Per Rush
3.74
0.67
 Interceptions
1.17
1.67
 Fumbles
0.83
0.75
 Fumbles Lost
0.58
1.42
 Total Turnovers
1.75
5.75
 Penalties
6.67
52.92
 Penalty Yards
58.50
34:40
 Time on Field
29:32
76.75
 Number of Plays
66.75
4.90
 Yards Per Play
5.79
4.42
 Punts
3.92
42.26
 Punt Average
41.82
68.83
 Return Yards
79.33

Head To Head

BUFF
 Stat Type CHARLT
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Rush Yds
-
-
 Pass Attempts
-
-
 Completion %
-
0.00
 Passing Yds
0.00
0
 Total Yds
0
-
 Turnovers
-
BUFF
 Stat Type CHARLT
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Rush Yds
-
-
 Pass Attempts
-
-
 Completion %
-
0.00
 Passing Yds
0.00
0
 Total Yds
0
-
 Turnovers
-

Team Records

BUFF
 Record CHARLT
7-5
 All
7-5
5-1
 Home
4-1
1-4
 Away
1-4
1-0
 Neutral Site
2-0
7-5
 ATS
6-6
5-1
 ATS Home
3-2
1-4
 ATS Away
2-3
1-0
 ATS Neutral Site
1-1
8-4
 O/U
8-4
4-2
 O/U Home
4-1
3-2
 O/U Away
4-1
1-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-2
BUFF
 Record CHARLT
5-3
 All
5-3
3-1
 Home
2-1
1-2
 Away
1-2
1-0
 Neutral Site
2-0
6-2
 ATS
4-4
4-0
 ATS Home
2-1
1-2
 ATS Away
1-2
1-0
 ATS Neutral Site
1-1
6-2
 O/U
4-4
3-1
 O/U Home
2-1
2-1
 O/U Away
2-1
1-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-2
BUFF
 Record CHARLT
6-4
 All
6-4
4-1
 Home
3-1
1-3
 Away
1-3
1-0
 Neutral Site
2-0
7-3
 ATS
5-5
5-0
 ATS Home
3-1
1-3
 ATS Away
1-3
1-0
 ATS Neutral Site
1-1
7-3
 O/U
6-4
4-1
 O/U Home
3-1
2-2
 O/U Away
3-1
1-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-2

Gametime Weather

1:00 pm EST Few Showers/Wind
25ºC / 77ºF
70% Humidity
34% Precipitation
73% Cloud Cover
Wind Impact Stadium Type N/A
Field Image
Arrow Image 26
 mph

Trends

  • Buffalo are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games.
  • Buffalo are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.
  • Buffalo are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games played on a Friday.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing as the favourite.
  • Charlotte are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 10 of Charlotte's last 15 games.
  • Charlotte are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Charlotte are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing as the underdog.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Nik McMillanWRIs "?" Saturday vs Akron, Undisclosed
Zion CarterTEIs "?" Saturday vs Akron, Leg
Name Position Inj Desc
Jalar HolleyDLIs out for season, Undisclosed

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Nov 29, 2019BGREEN49-7W-28/53.5-W/O455131586106811870
Nov 20, 2019TOLEDO49-30W-10/54-W/O331172503154248402-1
Nov 14, 2019KENT27-30L-6/55-L/O2451343791191652840
Nov 2, 2019E.MICH43-14W-1.5/49.5-W/O25220846025185210-1
Oct 26, 2019CMICH43-20W-2.5/45.5-W/O19717937673272345-4
Oct 19, 2019AKRON21-0W-17.5/47.5-W/U189652543193196-3
Oct 5, 2019OHIO20-21L+3/51.5-W/U181197378186155341-1
Sep 28, 2019MI-OH20-34L-2.5/47.5-L/O309893981451202654
Sep 21, 2019TEMPLE38-22W+14/50.5-W/O2176227931258289-2
Sep 14, 2019LIBERT17-35L-6/55-L/U206167373763254010
View Game Logs
Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Nov 30, 2019OLDDOM38-22W-10.5/51-W/O241166407183173356-1
Nov 23, 2019MARSHL24-13W+6.5/56.5-W/U256166422144862301
Nov 9, 2019UTEP28-21W-12/55-L/U1293544831742153890
Nov 2, 2019MIDTEN34-20W+5/65-W/U248192440215118333-2
Oct 26, 2019NTEXAS39-38W+4/64-W/O253336589145394539-1
Oct 19, 2019WKU14-30L+9.5/48-L/U86200286602913511
Oct 12, 2019FIU23-48L+6/58-L/O2171133303501605101
Sep 28, 2019FLAATL27-45L+1/64.5-L/O522843362363215572
Sep 21, 2019CLEM10-52L+41.5/61.5-L/O15363216235231466-1
Sep 14, 2019MASS52-17W-21/66.5-W/O338195533135127262-1
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