The Buffalo Bulls (5-11, 0-4 MAC) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to break a seven-game losing streak when they visit the Western Michigan Broncos (4-12, 1-3 MAC) at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at University Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 153.5.
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Western Michigan Cover -8.5 vs Buffalo -111
Western Michigan vs. Buffalo betting lines
- Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: -433
- Buffalo moneyline odds to win: +327
- Spread: Western Michigan (-8.5)
- Total: 153.5
Western Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Western Michigan has done a better job covering the spread in away games (6-3-0) than it has in home games (1-5-0).
- The Broncos have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in three of six home matchups (50%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of nine games (66.7%).
Recent trends
- The Broncos’ offense has been incredibly consistent recently, averaging the same 72.4 points per game over their last 10 games as they have the entire 2024-25 season.
- Western Michigan has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 80.3 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 76.4 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
- The Broncos’ past 10 contests have seen them make 4.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 27.7% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 5.2 makes and 27.8%.
Western Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-8-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-3 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 (267th in nation) | 46.5 (323rd) | 34.6 (86th) | 30.8 (160th) | 12.6 (268th) | 10.1 (52nd) |
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Buffalo statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Buffalo has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 2-3-0 record) than away (.556, 5-4-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Bulls games have gone over two of five times at home (40%), and six of nine away (66.7%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Bulls have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-3) than on the road (1-8).
Recent trends
- The Bulls have played worse offensively in their last 10 games, generating 68.9 points per contest, 2.9 fewer points their than season average of 71.8.
- Over its last 10 games, Buffalo is allowing 81.7 points per contest, 0.4 more points than its season average (81.3).
- In their past 10 games, the Bulls are draining 7.3 three-pointers per game, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (7.6). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (28.5%) compared to their season average (29.4%).
Buffalo betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-11 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (283rd in nation) | 45.5 (300th) | 30.8 (279th) | 36.1 (351st) | 14.1 (156th) | 14.1 (341st) |
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