Buffalo (1-1) vs Massachusetts (0-2)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm (UB Stadium)
Betting Odds: Buffalo -3.5 / Massachusetts +3.5 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The UMass Minutemen and the Buffalo Bulls meet in week 3 college football action from War UB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UMass vs. Buffalo prediction.
UMass Recap
The UMass Minutemen come into this one looking to find their first win of the season after falling short against Toledo by a final score of 38-23. After this game, UMass will head home to take on Central Connecticut State.
Minutemen Competitive In Losses
Taisun Phommachanh has thrown for 436 yards, a touchdown, and an interception on 65.7% passing while also rushing for a team-high 101 yards and a touchdown. Jalen John has 90 rushing yards with a touchdown while Jakobie Keeney-James has 131 receiving yards and 8 receptions with a TD while Jacquon Gibson has a team-high 9 receptions for 92 yards. On defense, Derrieon Craig has a team-high 10 total tackles including 6 solo tackles.
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Buffalo has lost three of its last four September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has won each of the last three games between Massachusetts and Buffalo.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Massachusetts' last six games.
- Buffalo has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Buffalo Recap
The Buffalo Bulls come into this game looking to bounce back after a 38-0 loss at the hands of Missouri last time out. After this game, Buffalo will head to Northern Illinois to take on the Huskies.
Bulls Show Nothing Vs. Missouri
C.J. Ogbonna has thrown for 250 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception on 45.5% passing while Jacqez Barksdale has a team-high 166 rushing yards and a touchdown. Nik McMillan lead the receiving corps with 76 receiving yards while Victor Snow has a team-high 8 receptions for 75 yards as well this season. On defense, Shaun Dolac has a team-high 27 total tackles along with a sack and an interception while Kobe Stewart has a team-high 2 sacks and Buffalo’s defense has combined for 3 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Buffalo Bulls will win
- Massachusetts has lost each of its last 10 games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference.
- The home team has won three of Buffalo's last four games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Buffalo's last seven games.
- Massachusetts has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 13 road games in September.
UMass vs. Buffalo Prediction
I’m not going to rush to bet on this game, but I’m also not laying points with Buffalo. The Bulls are the only team in this matchup with a win, but the Minutemen you could make a strong case, are the better team and I just don’t think that Buffalo should be laying points against anyone right now, even at home. I think the Minutemen are live in this game and even if it’s a fade of Buffalo more than anything else, I’m fine with it. Give me the Minutemen here.
Chris’s Pick UMass +3.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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