The Buffalo Bulls (25-8, 17-3 MAC) take on the Toledo Rockets (23-10, 15-5 MAC) in the Mid-American Conference Tourney at Quicken Loans Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 10, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls ATS Prediction
The last time the Rockets played, they topped the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 64-63. The Rockets had a better free throw rate (0.066 vs. 0.030) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 27.4). With 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Marreon Jackson was the game’s leading scorer.
The Bulls were victorious over the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last outing, 78-61. Buffalo’s 9.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Kent State, who had a mark of 16.4. The Bulls’ mark was better than their season average of 14.8. Jeremy Harris was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The high-octane offense of Buffalo will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Toledo. The Bulls rank 26th in offensive efficiency, while the Rockets are 258th in defensive efficiency. The Bulls should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Harris has averaged 18.6 points and 6.8 rebounds over the last five games for Buffalo.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, CJ Massenburg scored a game-high 27 points and the Bulls beat the Rockets 104-94. He also put up seven rebounds. Buffalo had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 17.7). Toledo, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 18.2).
Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo ranks 122nd in steals per game (6.3) while Toledo ranks 255th (3.7).
The Rockets average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Toledo averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. Buffalo ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Bulls rank 31st in three-pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Rockets rank 113th in three-pointers allowed per game (20.7).
Buffalo ranks 12th in assists per game (17.2) while Toledo ranks 40th (15.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 91.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
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