Buffalo Bulls vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24

SEC Network will handle the TV coverage as the Missouri Tigers host the Buffalo Bulls in a week two non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this game. Missouri is the heavy favorite with a -34.5 point spread, and the over/under line is currently 51.5 points.

BUFFALO BULLS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Missouri Tigers -34.5

This game will be played at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.

WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:

• We have the Missouri Tigers winning this one by a score of 45 to 7
• Not only do we have the Missouri Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -34.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points

Will The Buffalo Bulls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Buffalo is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 30-13 victory over Lafayette. No betting lines were available for this matchup.

The Bulls took control early, jumping out to a 13-0 lead. By halftime, Buffalo was up 16-0, and they went on to win 30-13. The combined score of 43 points was not available for over/under betting.

In their 30-13 win over Lafayette, Buffalo’s offense put up 403 yards, with 208 coming on the ground. The Bulls’ rushing attack was strong, leading to two touchdowns, while C.J. Ogbonna threw for 195 yards and two scores, completing 58.3% of his passes. Buffalo finished with 23 first downs and 30 points.

Jacqez Barksdale was effective on the ground, averaging 7.1 yards per carry and adding a touchdown, while Nik McMillan led the receiving corps with five catches for 76 yards.

Buffalo’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Lafayette to just 225 total yards. The Bulls’ secondary came up with two interceptions, but they did allow two passing touchdowns and 180 yards through the air. On the ground, Buffalo was excellent, giving up only 45 rushing yards on 28 attempts.

Are The Missouri Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Missouri is off to a strong start this season, improving to 1-0 after a 51-0 win over Murray State. The Tigers dominated from the start, taking a 28-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, the lead had grown to 35-0, and Missouri added 10 more points in the third quarter. The game ended with a final score of 51-0, with the Tigers not allowing any points.

Missouri’s offense was unstoppable in their 51-0 win, racking up 499 total yards and 30 first downs. The Tigers’ ground game was particularly effective, producing 189 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Brady Cook led the way through the air, completing 64.5% of his passes for 228 yards and one touchdown, with a passer rating of 97.24.

Nate Noel was the leading rusher for Missouri, picking up 48 yards on 11 carries, while Mookie Cooper was the top receiver with one catch for 49 yards.

Missouri’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, limiting Murray State to just 27 passing yards and 59 rushing yards, with a total of 86 yards allowed. The Tigers’ defense picked off one pass and held Murray State to just five first downs for the game.