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The Buffalo Bulls (3-3) are in action on Saturday at 1:00 PM ET against the UMass Minutemen (1-5) at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
The Bulls are very big favorites (currently -16.5) in their matchup versus the Minutemen, with the over/under at 46.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bulls are -945 and the Minutemen are +590.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Buffalo vs. UMass
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3
- Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | -16.5 | -112 | -109 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 | -945 | +590 |
Buffalo Betting Insights
- So far this year, UMass has put together a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- UMass is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more this year.
- Out of UMass’ six games with a set total, two have hit the over (33.3%).
Buffalo Stats & Insights
- Buffalo ranks 81st in total offense (385.2 yards per game) and 99th in total defense (412.2 yards allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, Buffalo ranks 72nd in the FBS with 29.8 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 78th in points allowed (412.2 points allowed per contest).
- Buffalo ranks 76th in pass offense (235.7 passing yards per game) and 74th in pass defense (234.7 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Buffalo ranks 73rd in run offense (149.5 rushing yards per game) and 105th in run defense (177.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Buffalo is averaging a 37.1% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (84th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 33.8% third-down percentage (44th) on the other side of the ball.
- Buffalo has forced 11 total turnovers (24th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (52nd in the FBS) for +4a turnover margin of +4, 26th-ranked in college football.
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,385 yards (230.8 ypg) to lead Buffalo, completing 60.5% of his passes and tossing eight touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 105 rushing yards on 52 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Mike Washington has racked up 409 yards on 83 carries while finding paydirt six times as a runner.
- Ron Cook Jr. has carried the ball 85 times for 335 yards (55.8 per game) and two touchdowns while also racking up 114 yards through the air.
- Quian Williams’ 404 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 49 times and has collected 33 catches and three touchdowns.
- Justin Marshall has put together a 396-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 29 passes on 39 targets.
- Jamari Gassett’s 17 catches have yielded 184 yards and one touchdown.
- George Wolo has 2.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Buffalo’s leading tackler, Shaun Dolac, has 57 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Marcus Fuqua has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 23 tackles and three passes defended.
UMass Betting Insights
- UMass’ ATS record is 3-3-0 this season.
- UMass is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more this year.
- Two of UMass’ six games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
UMass Stats & Insights
- UMass ranks fourth-worst in total yards per game (246.8), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 63rd in the FBS with 369.7 total yards ceded per contest.
- UMass ranks second-worst in points per game (12.8), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 106th in the FBS with 31.7 points allowed per contest.
- UMass ranks second-worst in passing yards per game (70.8), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 29th in the FBS with 190.5 passing yards ceded per contest.
- With 176.0 rushing yards per game on offense, UMass ranks 50th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 106th, allowing 179.2 rushing yards per game.
- UMass’ third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling a 28.7% third-down percentage, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 36th with a 32.4% third-down rate surrendered.
- After forcing 11 turnovers (24th in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (85th in the FBS) this season, UMass has the 43rd-ranked turnover margin of +2.
UMass’ Best Players
- Gino Campiotti has thrown for 257 yards (42.8 ypg) to lead UMass, completing 44.6% of his passes and tossing one touchdown pass and six interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 374 yards (62.3 ypg) on 92 carries with two touchdowns.
- Ellis Merriweather has run for 219 yards across 56 attempts.
- George Johnson’s 168 receiving yards (28.0 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 15 receptions on 26 targets.
- Cam Sullivan-Brown has caught 11 passes and compiled 119 receiving yards (19.8 per game) with one touchdown.
- Jamir Roberts’ one catch (on one target) has netted him 45 yards (7.5 ypg).
- Jalen Mackie paces the team with 2.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up 4.0 TFL, 20 tackles, and one interception.
- Jordan Mahoney has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has five tackles and two passes defended to his name.
