The Buffalo Bulls (8-17, 3-9 MAC) are only 2.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game home losing streak when they take on the Western Michigan Broncos (8-17, 5-7 MAC) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Alumni Arena. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 155.5.
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Western Michigan Cover -2.5 vs Buffalo -103
Western Michigan vs. Buffalo betting lines
- Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: -134
- Buffalo moneyline odds to win: +112
- Spread: Western Michigan (-2.5)
- Total: 155.5
Western Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Western Michigan owns a worse record against the spread at home (3-8-0) than it does in away games (8-5-0).
- The Broncos have eclipsed the total in a lower percentage of home games (36.4%) than road tilts (61.5%).
Recent trends
- The Broncos have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 72.5 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.9 points more than the 71.6 they’ve scored this season.
- Western Michigan’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 78.8 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 77.1 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Broncos are making 0.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.4 compared to 5.3 season-long), while shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (26.2% compared to 27.0% season-long).
Western Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
- O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-5 (Home: 3-5; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 (325th in nation) | 47.2 (335th) | 34.2 (71st) | 31.6 (213th) | 12.0 (296th) | 10.5 (102nd) |
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Buffalo statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Buffalo has a lower winning percentage at home (.300, 3-7-0 record) than away (.538, 7-5-1).
- Bulls games have finished above the over/under less often at home (three times out of 10) than on the road (eight of 13) this year.
- The Bulls, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-7) than on the road (3-10) this season.
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Bulls are putting up 71.3 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than their season average (72.0).
- Over its past 10 games, Buffalo is surrendering 79.0 points per game, 1.5 fewer points than its season average (80.5).
- In their past 10 games, the Bulls are making 8.7 three-pointers per contest, 0.7 more than their season average (8.0). However, they have a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (30.0%) compared to their season average (30.1%).
Buffalo betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-12-1 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 7-5-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 9-10-1 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 9-11-1)
- O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-17 (Home: 1-7; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (315th in nation) | 46.2 (316th) | 31.8 (199th) | 35.7 (352nd) | 13.8 (171st) | 14.1 (346th) |
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