Buffalo Bulls vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

At 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th, the Ohio Bobcats and Buffalo Bulls will face off at Peden Stadium in Athens. The game is set to be broadcast on CBSS, with both teams entering the matchup with a 4-3 record. The over/under line is currently 44.5 points, and the Bobcats are -6.5 point favorites at home. The money line odds are +197 for Buffalo and -241 for Ohio.

BUFFALO BULLS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +6.5

This game will be played at Peden Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:

• We have the Ohio Bobcats winning this one by a score of 26 to 25
• Even though we like the Ohio Bobcats to win, our ATS pick is to take the Buffalo Bulls at +6.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points

Will The Buffalo Bulls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Buffalo enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, facing Ohio on the road. They’ve gone 2-1 at home but are 0-2 on the road. The Bulls have been favored in just one game this season, and they hold a -3.3 average scoring margin. Buffalo ranks 111th in our power rankings but has a 94.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.

Against the spread, Buffalo is 2-3, with a 2-1 record at home and 0-2 on the road. They’ve been favored in one game, covering the spread, and are 1-2 ATS as underdogs.

The Bulls’ over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 49.3 points. Their average over/under line is 46.5 points, and this week’s line is set at 44.5 points.

Buffalo’s offense has been underwhelming heading into week 9, averaging just 23 points per game, placing them 116th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is only 27.4%, and they rank 118th in passing yards, with 157.3 yards per game. Nationally, they are 76th in passing attempts.

C.J. Ogbonna leads the team with 1,060 passing yards and has a passer rating of 86. He has thrown seven touchdowns and just one interception. Buffalo’s run game averages 155.9 yards per game, with Al-Jay Henderson leading the way with 374 yards and a 5-yard per carry average.

Buffalo’s defense has allowed an average of 26.3 points per game this season, including 48 points in their recent loss to Western Michigan. They gave up 491 total yards, with 280 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, along with 211 rushing yards and three rushing scores.

Opponents have averaged 241.4 passing yards per game against Buffalo, ranking them 122nd nationally. Quarterbacks have completed 62.1% of their passes. On the ground, Buffalo’s defense has allowed an average of 151 rushing yards per game.

Are The Ohio Bobcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Ohio enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, hosting Buffalo. They are 2-0 at home but 1-3 on the road. The Bobcats have been favored in just two games this season, going 2-0 in those matchups. They have a 93.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 6.0% chance of winning the Mid-American, according to projections.

Ohio’s ATS record is 3-3, with a perfect 2-0 mark at home. Their average scoring margin is -2.4 points per game, and they’ve gone 1-1 against the spread as the favorite.

Their over/under record is 4-2, with an average line of 46.9 points. This week’s line is 44.5, while their games have averaged 46.1 points per contest.

Ohio’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, averaging 194.7 rushing yards per game on 37.1 attempts, ranking 31st nationally in both categories. Anthony Tyus III leads the way with 610 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Overall, the Bobcats are scoring 21.9 points per game, and we have them ranked 92nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9.

Quarterback Parker Navarro has thrown for 986 yards this season, and Ohio ranks 108th in passing yards per game. Navarro has five touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 80. Coleman Owen leads the receiving corps with 526 yards and three touchdowns on 38 catches.

Ohio’s defense has allowed 24.3 points per game this season, including 30 points in their recent loss to Miami (OH). They gave up 330 total yards, with 152 rushing yards on 29 attempts and 178 passing yards, allowing three passing touchdowns.

Opponents have averaged 116.1 rushing yards per game on 31.1 attempts against Ohio’s defense. Through the air, Ohio has allowed 214.7 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 64% of their passes and posting a 91.4 passer rating.