Buffalo Bulls vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Betting on today’s Bulls and Nittany Lions game? Catch the action at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA, as the Nittany Lions hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 161.5 points, and Penn State is favored by -28.5 at home against Buffalo.
BUFFALO BULLS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +28.5
This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Nittany Lions.
- Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +28.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Buffalo Have What it Takes on the Road?
Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games
Buffalo pulled out a narrow 82-81 win over North Carolina A&T on Monday, November 25th. Playing at home, the Bulls were -3 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread in the victory.
After a 43-43 tie at halftime, Buffalo edged out the Aggies by scoring 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 163, going over the pre-game O/U line of 159.5.
In their latest game, the Buffalo Bulls put up 82 points, shooting 40.6% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. They connected on 22 of 28 free throws, good for 78.6%, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.9%.
Landon Glasper led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 13 from deep, while Ryan Sabol added 22 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 50% from three. Jahnathan Lamothe contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyson Dunn chipped in 12 points and 9 boards, also dishing out 6 assists.
Buffalo’s defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Buffalo’s defense saw the other team hit 8 of 25 threes, a 32% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. Buffalo gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Penn State Lock in a Home Win?
Penn State fell 75-67 to Clemson on Tuesday, November 26th, in an away game where they entered as +1 underdogs. The Nittany Lions not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 142 points came in under the O/U line of 150.5.
Penn State trailed 38-36 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 37. The Nittany Lions will need to tighten up defensively and find more offensive consistency moving forward.
Penn State’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% rate, but were strong inside, connecting on 57.9% of their two-point shots.
Ace Baldwin Jr. led the way with 20 points and 11 assists, while Ian Schieffelin added 18 points and 13 rebounds. Chase Hunter contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.
Even with Penn State giving up 75 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field, as they went 25/57 overall. Inside the arc, Penn State limited them to 42% on two-point attempts, with the other team making 16 out of 38 shots.
However, Penn State struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team shot 47%, hitting 9 of their 19 attempts. From the free-throw line, the other team was efficient, making 16 of 20 free throws, and Penn State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.