It will be a contest between two outstanding offenses when the DePaul Blue Demons (9-0) challenge the Buffalo Bulls (5-3) at Wintrust Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Buffalo Bulls vs. DePaul Blue Demons ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Blue Demons were victorious over the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 65-60, while the Bulls fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores, 90-76.
DePaul’s 14.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Texas Tech, who had a mark of 27.0. The Blue Demons’ mark was better than their season average of 17.8, while the Red Raiders’ was above their season average of 15.7. Buffalo, on the other hand, held Vanderbilt to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (below their season average of 32.6). Paul Reed played well for DePaul, contributing 18 points and seven rebounds. Josh Mballa fueled Buffalo with 11 points and seven rebounds.
It could be an error-filled game for the DePaul offense. Dating back to last season, DePaul ranks 207th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Buffalo has forced the 84th-most turnovers in the country (21.0 percent).
Buffalo vs. DePaul Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Depaul, ATS Winner – Buffalo, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Buffalo averages 28.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. DePaul ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
- The Bulls rank 53rd in steals per game (7.7) while the Blue Demons rank 184th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- DePaul blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 91st in the country. Buffalo ranks 150th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Blue Demons rank 61st in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while the Bulls rank 267th (37.6).
- Buffalo averages 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. DePaul ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.2).