The No. 20 Buffalo Bulls (12-1) will attempt to extend their 11-game winning streak against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-7) at Convocation Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 4, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Buffalo Bulls at Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction
The Bulls come in on a high note after defeating the Saint Francis U Red Flash in their last contest, 82-67. The Bulls had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 21.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.409). With 16 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Nick Perkins led Buffalo in scoring.
The last time the Eagles played, they defeated the Rochester (MI) Warriors, 77-67. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 19.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.092). With 15 points and 15 rebounds, Boubacar Toure played well for Eastern Michigan.
After the Bulls won the only contest against the Eagles last season, 83-69, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Bulls knocked down 27 of their 36 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 27.7).
Eastern Michigan might have a difficult time scoring as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Buffalo currently ranks 77th in defensive efficiency while the Eagles rank 232nd in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Bulls, who rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), will attempt to exploit the Eagles, who rank 307th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.2 percent).
Buffalo vs. Eastern Michigan Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo averages 28.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the country. Eastern Michigan ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
The Bulls rank 15th in assists per game (17.5) while the Eagles rank 235th in assists allowed per game (18.0).
Buffalo ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Eastern Michigan ranks 152nd (7.5).
The Eagles average 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Eastern Michigan ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Buffalo ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 14.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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