Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls are 6-12 (1-5) this season after they lost to Akron by a score of 90-58 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 40-25 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Bulls shot 30.4% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 53.8% on free throws in the game. Ryan Sabol led Buffalo with 15 points and three rebounds, while Anquan Boldin Jr. added nine points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulls defeated Western Michigan by a score of 85-76 but did lose to Bowling Green by a score of 79-61 before that. Buffalo has lost eight of their last nine games and they are currently second to last in the MAC standings. Buffalo has scored 71.8 points per game and they have allowed 81.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Ryan Sabol is averaging 15.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Tyson Dunn is averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game this year. Buffalo is shooting 42.4% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 30.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 9-9 (3-3) this year after they defeated Ohio by a score of 94-87 in their last game. Eastern Michigan led 50-35 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 52-44 in the second half. The Eagles shot 60.3% from the field, 58.8% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Da’Sean Nelson led Eastern Michigan with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Christian Henry added 18 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Eagles defeated Bowling Green by a score of 68-62 but did lose to Central Michigan by a score of 82-63 before that. Eastern Michigan has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the MAC standings. Eastern Michigan has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 78.2 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 15.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Jalen Terry is averaging 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Eastern Michigan is shooting 46% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Eastern Michigan will beat Buffalo

• Buffalo has lost 21 of its last 23 games against Conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of the last three games between Buffalo and Eastern Michigan.

Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 

Buffalo comes into this matchup with just one conference win on the season and they will be on the road here. The Bulls have not played very well this season, but they did win their last road game against Western Michigan by a score of 85-76. Buffalo is shooting 42.4% from the field this year and they are allowing nearly 82 points per game. Eastern Michigan has won two games in a row and they are shooting 46% from the field. The Eagles have also had issues defensively this season, as they have allowed 82+ points in four of their last five games. I don’t like either defense in this game, but I will side with Eastern Michigan, as this Buffalo team has been terrible.