The Central Michigan Chippewas (16-6, 5-4 MAC) head to Buffalo to take on the No. 23 Bulls (19-3, 7-2 MAC) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against stifling defense. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls Free Prediction
The last time the Chippewas played, they dismantled the Western Michigan Broncos, 85-64. The Chippewas forced 20 turnovers, while the Broncos had a free throw rate of 0.189 (below their season average of 0.264). Central Michigan was led by Larry Austin Jr., who led the team in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Bulls fell to the Bowling Green Falcons in their last outing, 92-88. One of Bowling Green’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 36 free throw attempts, while Buffalo had just 19. Buffalo’s CJ Massinburg finished with 26 points in the contest.
After the Bulls won both contests against the Chippewas last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Buffalo won 89-74. The Bulls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 25.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.536 vs. 0.410).
This matchup figures to be a shootout as a pair of the nation’s top offenses go head-to-head. Buffalo currently ranks 19th with 114.7 points per 100 possessions and Central Michigan is 26th (114.1).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo ranks 16th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Central Michigan ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Bulls rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while the Chippewas rank 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
Buffalo ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while Central Michigan ranks 164th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Bulls rank 13th in assists per game (17.1) while the Chippewas rank 122nd (13.8).
Central Michigan ranks 27th in steals per game (8.0) while Buffalo ranks 66th (7.1).
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The Chippewas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 8.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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