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MAC foes will do battle when the Buffalo Bulls (5-3) face the Ohio Bobcats (5-3) at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
Buffalo vs. Ohio Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Buffalo as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Buffalo has -139 odds to pick up the win, while Ohio is listed at +115 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 60 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Buffalo vs. Ohio Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Athens, Ohio
- Stadium: Peden Stadium
Betting Preview
Buffalo
Buffalo is putting up 398.6 yards per game offensively this year (67th in the FBS), and are giving up 391.4 yards per game (79th) on defense. Buffalo is averaging 30.9 points per game on offense (58th in the FBS), and ranks 60th on the other side of the ball with 24.8 points allowed per game. Buffalo is putting up 242.0 passing yards per game on offense this year (64th in the FBS), and is allowing 219.5 passing yards per game (51st) on defense. Buffalo is putting up 156.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 62nd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 99th, allowing 171.9 rushing yards per game. Buffalo is putting up a 38.3% third-down conversion rate offensively this season (78th in the FBS), and is allowing a 33.0% third-down conversion rate (27th) on the defensive side of the ball. Buffalo has forced 17 total turnovers (10th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (42nd in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +7, the 14th-best in college football.
Ohio
Ohio‘s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, allowing 509.6 total yards per game, which ranks worst. On offense, it ranks 42nd with 426.5 total yards per contest. Ohio ranks 49th in points per game (32.0), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS with 34.4 points allowed per contest. Ohio ranks worst in passing yards allowed per game (335.0), but at least it has been excelling on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in passing yards per game (308.5). Ohio ranks 105th in the FBS with 118.0 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 101st with 174.6 rushing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball. Ohio is putting up a 37.3% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (87th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 40.8% third-down rate (82nd-ranked) on defense. Ohio sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 20th-best at +6.
Buffalo vs. Ohio Betting Analysis
Buffalo Betting Insights
Buffalo has compiled a 7-1-0 record against the spread this season. In games it has played as 2.5-point favorites or more, Buffalo has an ATS record of 2-1. Buffalo games have gone over the total four times this season. The Bulls have won 75% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (3-1). When they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -139 or shorter, the Bulls have gone 1-0 (66.7%).
Bobcats Betting Insights
Ohio have compiled a 5-3-0 record against the spread this season. Ohio has an ATS record of 3-2 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Games involving Ohio have hit the over on five occasions this year. The Bobcats have won three of the six games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Bobcats are 0-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +115 or more on the moneyline.
Buffalo vs. Ohio Against The Spread & Betting Records
Buffalo
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 55.6 | 52.8 | 57.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.8 | 29.0 | 35.0 |
| ATS Record | 7-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-4-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-2 | 1-0 | 1-2 |
Bobcats
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.7 | 62.0 | 57.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.0 | 35.5 | 36.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-3 | 2-0 | 1-3 |
Players to Watch
Buffalo
- As part of the Bulls’ defense, Shaun Dolac has compiled 57 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
- The Bulls’ defense has been aided by the play of James Patterson, who has played eight games and posted 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception.
- Marcus Fuqua has suited up for eight games, registering 23 tackles and five interceptions for the Bulls.
- Jahmin Muse has been an important piece of the Bulls’ defensive unit in 2022, with one interception to go with 16 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended in eight games.
Bobcats
- Keye Thompson has been causing chaos on defense, amassing one interception to go with 57 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended for the Bobcats.
- On defense, Bryce Houston has helped lead the charge with 37 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in eight games.
- Jack McCrory has 1.5 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 29 tackles in eight games.
- The Bobcats’ Zack Sanders has registered 33 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in eight games.
Buffalo vs. Ohio Predictions and Pick
Buffalo vs. Ohio betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bulls (-2.5)
Pick OU:
Under (60)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Buffalo, and we predict that Buffalo will cover the spread (Buffalo -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 60 points.