Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo 2/17/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Buffalo Bulls will travel to the Convocation Center (MI) to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles this Thursday night in College Basketball action.

The Buffalo Bulls won their 4^th straight game and improved to 14-8 on the season after defeating the Bowling Green Falcons, 112-85, this past Tuesday. Buffalo was incredible on the offensive end against Bowling Green and had no trouble cruising to victory in the 2^nd half after going into halftime with a 51-38 lead. Buffalo shot 55.7% from the field & 37.9% from beyond the arc while holding Bowling Green to 38.0% shooting from the field & 30.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Bulls was Josh Mballa who had a double-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, & 2 steals.

On the season, Buffalo is averaging 81.1 ppg on 45.8% shooting from the field. The Bulls are averaging 8.8 three-pointers per game on 33.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Buffalo has been led by Jeenathan Williams (18.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.2 spg), Ronaldo Segu (14.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 5.1 apg), Josh Mballa (12.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.4 spg, 1.1 bpg), & Maceo Jack (9.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.3 apg).

Defensively, Buffalo is allowing their opponents to average 71.9 ppg on 41.7% shooting from the field. The Bulls have a rebound margin of 8.3 and a turnover margin of -1.0.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles snapped a 5-game losing streak and improved to 9-16 on the season after defeating the Central Michigan Chippewas, 75-70, this past Tuesday. Eastern Michigan was solid on the offensive end against Central Michigan and was able to hold on late for the victory after taking a 66-54 lead with 6:47 left in regulation. Eastern Michigan shot 48.3% from the field & 37.5% from beyond the arc while allowing Central Michigan to shoot 41.7% from the field & 30.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Eagles was Noah Farrakhan who had 24 points, 4 rebounds, & 4 assits.

On the season, Eastern Michigan is averaging 70.6 ppg on 43.2% shooting from the field. The Eagles are averaging 6.4 three-pointers per game on 31.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Eastern Michigan has been led by Noah Farrakhan (15.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.2 spg), Bryce McBride (11.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.1 spg), Monty Scott (10.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.2 spg), & Nate Scott (8.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.4 apg).

Defensively, Eastern Michigan is allowing their opponents to average 76.5 ppg on 44.6% shooting from the field. The Eagles have a rebound margin of -4.5 and a turnover margin of -1.0.

Buffalo are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games & 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Eastern Michigan. The Eagles are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games, however, are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 home games.

Eastern Michigan is a team that has been decent at home this season, posting a 7-4 home record, however, the Eagles have struggled as of late, losing 9 of their last 11 games, which includes a 102-64 loss at Buffalo just over a week ago. Eastern Michigan has really struggled on the defensive end this season, ranking just 323^rd in scoring defense & 258^th in defensive FG%, and as I think Buffalo’s high-powered offense will have no trouble putting up plenty of points against the Eagles in this one, I think the play here is to take Buffalo to cover this large road spread. Good Luck!