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The Buffalo Bulls (3-3) and UMass Minutemen (1-5) will battle at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Buffalo vs. UMass Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 17 points, with sportsbooks listing Buffalo as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Buffalo has -843 odds to pick up the win, while UMass is listed at +560 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 47 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Buffalo vs. UMass Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3
- Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
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Buffalo
Buffalo is averaging 385.2 yards per game on offense, which ranks 80th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Bulls rank 98th, allowing 412.2 yards per contest. Buffalo is compiling 29.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 70th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 78th, allowing 27.3 points per contest. On offense, Buffalo ranks 76th in the FBS with 235.7 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 74th in passing yards allowed per contest (234.7). From an offensive standpoint, Buffalo ranks 72nd in the FBS with 149.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 104th in rushing yards allowed per contest (177.5). Offensively, Buffalo ranks 90th in the FBS with a 37.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 44th in third-down conversion rate allowed (177.5). Buffalo has the 24th-best turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing 11 turnovers (25th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (43rd in the FBS).
UMass
UMass’ offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, putting up 246.8 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 63rd with 369.7 total yards allowed per contest. UMass ranks second-worst in points per game (12.8), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 104th in the FBS with 31.7 points ceded per contest. UMass ranks worst in passing yards per game (70.8), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 26th in the FBS with 190.5 passing yards surrendered per contest. With 176.0 rushing yards per game on offense, UMass ranks 49th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 105th, surrendering 179.2 rushing yards per contest. UMass’ third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling a 28.7% third-down rate, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 35th with a 32.4% third-down rate ceded. With 11 forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (76th in the FBS) this season, UMass ranks 46th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
Buffalo vs. UMass Betting Analysis
Buffalo Betting Insights
Buffalo has gone 5-1-0 against the spread this season. Buffalo games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season. The Bulls have won two of the three games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%). The Bulls have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -843 or shorter.
Minutemen Betting Insights
UMass has covered the spread in a matchup three times this year (3-3-0). UMass has a record of 2-2 ATS when playing as at least 17-point underdogs. Games involving UMass have hit the over twice this year. The Minutemen have been listed as the underdog five times this season and have failed to win any of those games. The Minutemen have not won as an underdog of +560 or more on the moneyline this season in four such games.
Buffalo vs. UMass Against The Spread & Betting Records
Buffalo
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.8 | 51.0 | 59.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.0 | 27.5 | 35.8 |
| ATS Record | 5-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
Minutemen
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 49.2 | 45.3 | 51.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.2 | 29.0 | 36.8 |
| ATS Record | 3-3-0 | 2-0-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-4-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-5 | 0-1 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Buffalo
- Shaun Dolac has helped spur the Bulls’ defense with 57 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in six games.
- James Patterson has helped spur the Bulls’ defense with 1.0 sack to go along with 3.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception in six games.
- Jahmin Muse has played six games, totaling 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception for the Bulls.
- The Bulls’ defense has been helped by Marcus Fuqua, who has played six games, amassing 23 tackles and two interceptions.
Minutemen
- Jalen Mackie has been causing chaos on defense, delivering one interception to go with 20 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended for the Minutemen.
- Jordan Mahoney has been doing his part on defense, collecting two interceptions to go with five tackles and two passes defended for the Minutemen.
- In six games for the Minutemen, Marcus Cushnie has registered 12 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Josh Wallace has totaled one interception to go with 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended In six games for the Minutemen.
Buffalo vs. UMass Predictions and Pick
Buffalo vs. UMass betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bulls (-17)
Pick OU:
Over (47)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Buffalo, and we expect that Buffalo will cover the spread (Buffalo -17). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 47 points.