The Buffalo Bulls (14-7, 4-5 MAC) host the Ohio Bobcats (11-11, 5-5 MAC) after losing three straight home games. The Bulls are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The point total is 157.5 in the matchup.
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Buffalo Cover -3.5 vs Ohio -112
Buffalo vs. Ohio betting lines
- Buffalo moneyline odds to win: -172
- Ohio moneyline odds to win: +143
- Spread: Buffalo (-3.5)
- Total: 157.5
Buffalo statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Buffalo has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered five times in eight games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in nine games when playing on the road.
- The Bulls have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (75%) than away games (55.6%).
- In three home games as a moneyline favorite, Buffalo has three wins (1.000). It owns an identical winning percentage (4-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in road games.
Recent trends
- The Bulls’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 82.8 points per contest compared to the 80.0 they’ve averaged this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Buffalo give up 3.7 more points per game (78.4) than its season-long average (74.7).
- Over their last 10 contests, the Bulls are making 1.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.8 compared to 9.7 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (40.8% compared to 39.2% season-long).
Buffalo betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-6-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 7-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-1-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 11-8-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (42nd in nation) | 46.1 (291st) | 29.2 (319th) | 29.3 (82nd) | 14.5 (154th) | 10.1 (72nd) |
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Ohio statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Ohio has a better winning percentage at home (.400, 4-6-0 record) than away (.286, 2-5-0).
- Bobcats games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (five times out of 10) than away (three of seven) this year.
- The Bobcats’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-2) and away (0-4).
Recent trends
- The Bobcats are putting up 78.5 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 1.9 more than their average for the season (76.6).
- Ohio has performed better defensively in its past 10 games, surrendering 76.5 points per contest, 0.8 fewer points than its season average of 77.3 allowed.
- The Bobcats are sinking 7.5 three-pointers per game with a 33.2% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.7 and 30.5%.
Ohio betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-13-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 2-7-0)
- O-U-P: 10-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (129th in nation) | 45.1 (250th) | 29.4 (311th) | 32.9 (286th) | 12.8 (267th) | 11.3 (183rd) |
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