Buffalo Bulls vs James Madison Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Looking to win big? The Bulls and Dukes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes are hosting the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and the Dukes are favored to win at home vs. the Bulls.

BUFFALO BULLS VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +22.5

This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Dukes.
• Even though we have James Madison winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will Buffalo Be The Talk of Atlantic Union Bank Center?

Buffalo is looking to get their first win of the season as they take the court today with a record of 0-5. So far this season, all of Buffalo’s games have been on the road. Buffalo has yet to cover the spread this season, sitting at 0-5 ATS. Taking a closer look at their previous five games, they have gone 1-3 vs. the spread.

Through five games, Buffalo has an over/under record of 3-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 151 points per game so far. Looking at the Bulls’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 64 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Buffalo offense concluded with only 64 points against Iona. Throughout the game, they made 6/23 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 42%. Sy Chatman led the team in scoring, putting up 14 points. Additionally, Jonnivius Smith contributed 12 points for the Bulls.

The Bulls’ defense is presently ranked 233rd nationally, allowing an average of 84.0 points per contest. Against Iona in their most recent game, the Buffalo defense gave up a total of 89 points while allowing Iona to hit 42% of their shots.

Will the Dukes Come Through as Home Favorites?

After defeating Fresno State 95-64, James Madison is now 6-0 on the season. In their last three home games, including those from last year, James Madison has a perfect 3-0 record. James Madison has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 5-1. However, in their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

James Madison comes in with an over/under record of 5-0-1 through six games, with their games averaging a combined 172.5 points per game so far. The Dukes’ last five games have finished with a combined 82 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0-1.

In their recent game, the Dukes’ offense concluded with 95 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 92 points per contest. The team’s scoring leader is Terrence Edwards, who holds an average of 19.5 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, T.J Bickerstaff is averaging 16.3 points per game this season.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, James Madison is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 80.5 points per game (212nd). In their previous game vs. Fresno State, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 64 points vs. James Madison.