Missouri (1-0) vs Buffalo (1-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Missouri -34.5 / Buffalo +34.5 — Over/Under: 51
The Buffalo Bulls and Missouri Tigers meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Missouri vs Buffalo Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs Buffalo Pick.
Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview
The Buffalo Bulls beat up Lafayette in their season opener and play UMass and Northern Illinois in the following weeks. Buffalo looks for its first 2-0 start since the 2020 COVID season. C.J. Ogbonna is completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 195 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Nik McMillan and Taji Johnson have combined for 115 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jake Orlando has 1 reception. The Buffalo Bulls ground game is averaging 208 yards per contest, and Jacqez Barksdale leads the way with 99 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Buffalo is allowing 13 points and 223 yards per game. Shaun Dolac leads the Buffalo Bulls with 11 tackles, Kobe Stewart has 2 sacks and Jalen McNair has 1 interception.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers are coming off a shutout win over Murray State and play Boston College and Vanderbilt in the following weeks. Missouri looks for back-to-back 2-0 starts. Brady Cook is completing 63.3 percent of his passes for 218 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Mookie Cooper and Daniel Blood have combined for 91 receiving yards on 6 catches, while Marquis Johnson has 4 receptions. The Missouri Tigers ground game is averaging 189 yards per contest, and Nate Noel leads the way with 48 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Missouri is allowing 0 points and 85 yards per game. Corey Flagg leads the Missouri Tigers with 5 tackles, Chris McClellan has 1 sack and Nicholas Deloach Jr. has 1 pass deflection.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
- Buffalo has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Missouri has covered the spread in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Buffalo has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Buffalo’s last four road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of Missouri’s last four games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Missouri ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Buffalo ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Buffalo ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 win percentage this season (1.000).
Missouri vs Buffalo Prediction
The Buffalo Bulls are expected to be one of the worst teams in college football, and they weren’t all that impressive in a win over Lafayette. This is likely where things get ugly for the Bulls. The Missouri Tigers are as talented as they’ve been over the last decade or so, and their defense should have a field day with a Buffalo squad that’s still trying to find its footing. Since 2011, Missouri is 7-4 ATS in its last 11 games when favorites of 30 or more points. Massive number, but there’s a massive gap between Buffalo and Missouri. This should be a cakewalk for Missouri at home.