Two streaking teams square off when the Ohio Bobcats (9-7, 3-1 MAC) host the Buffalo Bulls (13-2, 3-0 MAC) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. The Bobcats are 4.5-point favorites and put their four-game win streak on the line against the Bulls, who have won four straight. The over/under in the matchup is set at 155.5.
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Ohio Cover -4.5 vs Buffalo -119
Ohio vs. Buffalo betting lines
- Ohio moneyline odds to win: -225
- Buffalo moneyline odds to win: +184
- Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
- Total: 155.5
Ohio statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Ohio has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in seven games when playing at home, and it has covered two times in four games when playing on the road.
- The Bobcats have hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (42.9%) than road tilts (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Ohio has won a lower percentage of its home games (.667) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Bobcats have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 79.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.3 points more than the 77.3 they’ve scored this year.
- Ohio has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 68.8 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 75.6 points per game its opponents average on the 2025-26 season.
- The Bobcats’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.3% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 6.9 makes and 30.4%.
Ohio betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 4-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (104th in nation) | 44.3 (227th) | 30.8 (274th) | 33.1 (280th) | 14.0 (204th) | 11.2 (152nd) |
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Buffalo statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Buffalo has a lower winning percentage at home (.800, 4-1-0 record) than away (.833, 5-1-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Bulls games have gone over five of five times at home (100%), and two of six away (33.3%).
- The Bulls, as moneyline underdogs, have won the same percentage of games at home (1-1) as away (1-1) this season.
Recent trends
- The Bulls are posting 79.0 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer points than their average for the season (79.9).
- Over its previous 10 games, Buffalo is allowing 69.6 points per contest, compared to its season average of 70.5 points allowed.
- The Bulls are sinking 10.2 threes per game with a 40.0% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 9.5 and 39.5%.
Buffalo betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-3-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-1-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 5-0-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (44th in nation) | 43.8 (197th) | 29.7 (308th) | 27.7 (31st) | 13.7 (224th) | 10.1 (58th) |
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