North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

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North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Bulls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulls at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Buffalo is favored by -2.5 vs. North Carolina A&T.

NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Bulls -2.5

This game will be played at Alumni Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

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 -2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can the Aggies Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

North Carolina A&T Aggies Recent Game/Games

The Aggies edged out an 86-83 win over Morgan State on Wednesday, November 20th. North Carolina A&T, playing at home, were -6.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

North Carolina A&T led 44-33 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the over/under line of 159.5.

In their latest game, North Carolina A&T put up 86 points, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 56.4% of their two-point attempts and 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 threes. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making just 60% of their 35 attempts.

Ryan Forrest led the way with 33 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 60% overall. The Aggies dished out 17 assists, with Wynston Tabbs and Landon Glasper each contributing 4. Nikolaos Chitikoudis was efficient inside, shooting 71.4% and grabbing 9 rebounds.

North Carolina A&T’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 22/39 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Aggies gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 60%. North Carolina A&T allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Will the Bulls Win at Alumni Arena?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

Buffalo improved to 3-1 on the season with an 82-73 win over Morgan State on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulls, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points ended at 155, just under the O/U line of 157.5.

Buffalo turned things around in the 2nd half after trailing 36-31 at halftime. They scored 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Morgan State to 37 points.

Buffalo’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They were dominant inside, shooting 66.7% on two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was less effective at 31.2% (5/16). The Bulls also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 60% of their attempts (15/25).

Tyson Dunn led the way with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% from the field and 50% from three. Kameron Hobbs added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%), while Brayden Jackson contributed 18 points, shooting 72.7% overall. Amahrie Simpkins also had an efficient outing, hitting 7 of 10 shots for 16 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

Buffalo’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Bulls had a tough time inside, allowing the opposing team to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 26/39.

From beyond the arc, Buffalo held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 16 attempts. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 shots for 60%. Buffalo allowed 7 offensive rebounds.