Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/7/25

In this article, we will formulate an Ohio vs Buffalo prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 7th at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats are 7-6 (1-0) this year after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 57-55 in their last game. Ohio led 35-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite scoring just 22 points in the second half. The Bobcats shot 43.6% from the field, 21.7% on three-pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. AJ Brown led Ohio with 14 points and four rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke added 11 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bobcats defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 103-52 and Austin Peay by a score of 78-58. Ohio has won three games in a row and five of their last six, but they did start the season by losing five of their first seven games. Ohio has scored 78.2 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. AJ Clayton is averaging 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game, while AJ Brown is averaging 11.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this year. Ohio is shooting 46.5% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls are 5-8 (0-1) this season after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 93-79 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 46-39 at halftime and allowed 47 more points in the second half in the loss. The Bulls shot 50.9% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Ryan Sabol led Buffalo with 25 points and three assists, while Tyson Dunn added 20 points and six assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bulls lost to Temple by a score of 91-71 and Georgia by a score of 100-49. Buffalo has lost four games in a row and eight of their last eleven, and they only have three wins this season against D-1 opponents. Buffalo has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 82.0 points per game, while also averaging 35.0 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Ryan Sabol is averaging 16.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Tyson Dunn is averaging 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game this year. Buffalo is shooting 44.6% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 31.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Ohio will beat Buffalo

• Buffalo has lost 17 of its last 18 games against Conference opponents.
• Ohio has won eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents.
• Ohio has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Buffalo’s last nine home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Ohio’s last nine games against the Mid-American Conference Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction 

Ohio comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they opened conference play with a win over Central Michigan on the road. The Bobcats didn’t start the season playing very well, but they have bounced back over the last few weeks. Ohio is scoring 78.2 points per game, but they did just score 57 points in their last game. Buffalo has lost four games in a row and they have allowed 93, 91, and 100 points in their last three. The Bulls are allowing 82 points per game on the season, but they do return home after four games on the road. Ohio’s sloppy win over CMU in their last game is a concern, but I can’t back a defense that is allowing this many points. Take the Bobcats on the road.