Bryant Bulldogs vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Planning on watching today’s Bulldogs and Bulls game? Catch the action at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Bryant is favored by -4.5 against Buffalo. The over/under for the game is 162.5 points.

BRYANT BULLDOGS VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +4.5

This game will be played at Alumni Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulls.
• Not only will Buffalo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can Bryant Pull Off a Road Win?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Bryant dropped a 90-88 decision to Siena on Friday, November 8th. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -11.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 48-43 at halftime, Bryant was outscored 38-33 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

In their latest game, the Bryant Bulldogs put up 88 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they hit 27 of 37 free throws, good for 73%.

Rafael Pinzon led the way with 33 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes, while Justice Shoats added 31 points, hitting both of his attempts from deep. The Bulldogs also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.

Even with the Bryant Bulldogs allowing 90 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs gave up 17 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Bryant’s defense allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, with the opponent shooting 40%. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. Bryant allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Bulls Hold Strong at Home?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

Buffalo’s season opener on Monday saw them fall 86-77 to Notre Dame. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, the Bulls kept it closer than expected.

Buffalo led 40-38 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

In their latest game, the Bulls put up 77 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 34 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).

Buffalo dished out 16 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. Tae Davis led the way with 27 points, while Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each added 19. Ben Michaels contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Bryson Wilson pulled down a team-high 13 rebounds.

Buffalo’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 39 tries.

From beyond the arc, Buffalo held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they went 5/20 from three-point range. The Bulls also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they connected on 21 free throws for 77%.