Morgan State Bears vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Looking to win big? The Bears and Bulls face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulls are hosting the game at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Buffalo as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.
MORGAN STATE BEARS VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Buffalo Bulls -3.5
This game will be played at Alumni Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulls.
- Not only will Buffalo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bears Make it Happen on the Road?
Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games
On Wednesday, November 20th, the Bears fell 86-83 to North Carolina A&T in an away game. Morgan State entered as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.
After trailing 44-33 at halftime, the Bears put up 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 159.5.
Morgan State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts for 20%, but excelled inside, shooting 55.2% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.
Ryan Forrest led the way with 33 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Amahrie Simpkins added 14 points, while Nikolaos Chitikoudis contributed 13 points on 71.4% shooting. The Bears also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.
Even with Morgan State giving up 86 points, their defense couldn’t slow down the opposition, who shot 49% from the field. The Bears allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 22 of 39 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Morgan State’s defense saw the other team connect on 7 of 20 attempts, good for 35%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 60%. The Bears gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Buffalo Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games
The Bulls fell 78-67 to Vermont on Tuesday, November 19th. Buffalo, who were +17.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the loss.
Buffalo trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 40-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 145, going over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Buffalo’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 16-for-24 from the line.
Ryan Sabol led the way with 22 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while TJ Hurley also knocked down 3 triples, shooting 60% from three. Noah Batchelor contributed 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Bryson Wilson chipped in 11 points and 3 assists.
Buffalo’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Buffalo’s opponents hit 9 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 42%. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15, or 68%. Buffalo gave up 8 offensive rebounds.