Buffalo vs Bowling Green Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo vs Bowling Green prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls are 5-10 (0-3) this year after they lost to Kent State by a score of 68-49 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 24-20 at halftime and they were outscored 44-29 in the second half in the loss. The Bulls shot 30.2% from the field, 24.1% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Ryan Sabol led Buffalo with 16 points and one assist, while Tyson Dunn added six points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulls lost to Ohio by a score of 88-79 and Miami (OH) by a score of 93-79. Buffalo has lost six games in a row and they only have three wins against D-1 opponents so far this year. Buffalo has scored 72.5 points per game and they have allowed 81.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this year. Ryan Sabol is averaging 16.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Tyson Dunn is averaging 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game this year. Buffalo is shooting 43.6% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 30.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons are 6-9 (1-2) this season after they lost to Ball State by a score of 91-69 in their last game. Bowling Green trailed 42-26 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Falcons shot 40.3% from the field, 29.6% on three-pointers, and 52.4% on free throws in the game. Javontae Campbell led Bowling Green with 13 points and three rebounds, while Marcus Johnson added 11 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Falcons defeated Western Michigan by a score of 83-79 but did lose to Akron by a score of 71-68 before that. Bowling Green has lost four of their last six games and they have only won back-to-back games once so far this year. Bowling Green has scored 79.4 points per game and they have allowed 77.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Marcus Johnson is averaging 15.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Javontae Campbell is averaging 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Bowling Green is shooting 46.7% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 35.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Bowling Green will beat Buffalo

• Buffalo has lost each of its last nine road games against Conference opponents.
• Bowling Green has won three of its last four night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Bowling Green has won the first half in each of its last five night games against the Mid-American Conference at Stroh Center.

Matchup/League Facts

• Buffalo ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.3).

Buffalo vs Bowling Green Prediction 

Buffalo comes into this game looking for their first win in conference play, but they have lost six games in a row and will be on the road for this game. The Bulls only scored 49 points in their last game and they are shooting just 43.6% from the field this year. The Buffalo offense has had problems, but their defense has been even worse, as they are allowing over 81 points per game. Bowling Green has also struggled on defense, but they are shooting nearly 47% from the field and they are scoring 79.4 points per game this year. I don’t like either defense in this matchup, but I have to side with the better shooting team at home. Take Bowling Green here. 

David Racey's Pick: Bowling Green -6.5