Ohio vs Buffalo Prediction and Odds: Bobcats eye win #7 in crucial MAC showdown

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Lucas Abrenica | Last updated 11/7/23

The Buffalo Bulls (3-6) take on the Ohio Bobcats (6-3) at home on Tuesday night. The Bulls lost 31-13 to Toledo on the road previously, and now they’ll be back home, where they’ve gone 1-3. The Bobcats are coming off a 30-16 loss to Miami, Ohio, their first home loss. These schools have been competitive recently, so we’ll see if that trend continues.

Will Buffalo pull off the home upset, or will Ohio improve to 7-3?

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Team	Spread	Total	ML
Ohio	+6.5 (-115)	Over 41.5 (-105)	+200
Buffalo	-6.5 (-105)	Under 41.5 (-115)	-250

Odds Courtesy of FanDuel, subject to change*

Fixture: Ohio vs Buffalo
Date and Time: November 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. EST
Location: UB Stadium, Buffalo, NY
Weather Forecast: Partially Cloudy, 43 degrees

Key Stats

Ohio

Points Per Game: 21.8
Points Allowed Per Game: 15.7
3rd Down Efficiency: 46.62%
4th Down Efficiency: 33.33%
Passing Yards Per Game: 217.0
Passing Yards Per Attempt: 6.2
Passing TDs: 14
Rushing Yards Per Game: 132.9
Rushing TDs: 7
Sacks: 22
Interceptions: 10

Buffalo

Points Per Game: 24.2
Points Allowed Per Game: 29.1
3rd Down Efficiency: 33.33%
4th Down Efficiency: 35.71%
Passing Yards Per Game: 296.6
Passing Yards Per Attempt: 7.1
Passing TDs: 19
Rushing Yards Per Game: 132.8
Rushing TDs: 12
Sacks: 15
Interceptions: 11

Game Prediction

Ohio has an elite defense, coming in allowing the fourth-fewest total yards per game in the nation. It didn’t show last week, but prior to that, opponents had only cracked the 20-point mark once all season. The Bobcats are especially great versus the run, and Buffalo’s run game and just their offense in general, have been subpar.

The Bulls don’t have an awful defensive unit, but their opponent’s rushing stats are concerning. Thankfully, Ohio hasn’t dominated on the ground, so it might not hurt Buffalo. Both schools average just 3.7 yards per rush, and this game is pointing toward a low-scoring affair. Take the under here as it’s hit in seven of the Bobcats’ nine contests and the Bulls’ last five.

Final Pick:

Under 44 (-110)

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About the Author

Lucas Abrenica has worked as a sports betting writer for over three years, with the aim of helping both experienced and casual sports bettors in their decision-making. He uses his own personal background as a bettor to help guide the information and advice in his articles.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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