Buffalo vs Georgia Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo vs Georgia prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 19th at the Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls are 5-5 this year after they lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 65-55 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 32-22 at halftime, but they did play better offensively in the second half. The Bulls shot 41.7% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Ryan Sabol led Buffalo with 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulls defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 100-65 but did lose to Penn State by a score of 87-64 before that. Buffalo has scored 76.1 points per game and they have allowed 78.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Ryan Sabol is averaging 18.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Buffalo is shooting 45.5% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 30.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs are 9-1 this season after they defeated Grand Canyon by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Georgia led 34-23 at the half and they were able to get the win, but they did allow 45 points in the second half. The Bulldogs shot 50.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Asa Newell led Georgia with 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs won three games in a row against Notre Dame, Jacksonville, and St. John’s. Georgia has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 64.8 points per game, while also averaging 40 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this season. Asa Newell is averaging 16.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Georgia is shooting 50.1% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 34% on three-pointers this year. Georgia will meet Charleston Southern after this game.

Why Georgia will beat Buffalo

• Georgia has won each of its last 17 night games against non-conference opponents at Stegeman Coliseum.
• Buffalo has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Buffalo has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the Southeastern Conference.

Buffalo vs Georgia Prediction 

Georgia comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and they only have one loss on the year, which came against Marquette by a score of 80-69. The Bulldogs have wins against Georgia Tech, St. John’s, and Notre Dame, and they are shooting over 50% from the field. Buffalo has lost two of their last three games, including a 23-point loss at Penn State. The Bulls have struggled on defense, as they have allowed 78.2 points per game this year and they have allowed at least 81 in two of their last four. Georgia should have no problem scoring into the 80’s in this game and I like them to cover this big number at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Georgia -28.5