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At UB Stadium on Saturday, the Buffalo Bulls (2-4) play the Bowling Green Falcons (2-4).
The Bulls are the favorites (-4.5) in their matchup against the Falcons, with the over/under being 44 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bulls are -198 and the Falcons are +165.)
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Game Info for Buffalo vs. Bowling Green
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Stadium: UB Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | -4.5 | -109 | -111 | 44 | -110 | -110 | -198 | +165 |
Buffalo Pick Insights
- Buffalo has a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Buffalo is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
- Buffalo has hit the over in four of its six games with a set total (66.7%).
Buffalo Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 12th-worst in the FBS (443.7 yards allowed per game), Buffalo has had more success offensively, ranking 108th in the FBS offensively totaling 337.2 yards per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 19th-worst in the FBS (33.5 points allowed per game), Buffalo has had more success offensively, ranking 75th in the FBS by totaling 28.2 points per game.
- Buffalo is averaging 217.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 83rd in the FBS. The defense ranks 102nd, giving up 251.2 passing yards per game.
- Buffalo sports the 107th-ranked rushing offense this season (119.8 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst with 192.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Buffalo ranks 11th-worst in third-down conversion rate (31.2%), but has played better on defense, ranking 63rd with a 37.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- With nine forced turnovers (38th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), Buffalo’s +4 turnover margin is the 18th-best in college football.
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder has racked up 1,307 yards (217.8 ypg) on 135-of-222 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Ron Cook Jr. has 283 rushing yards on 69 carries with four touchdowns. He’s also added 16 catches for 136 yards (22.7 per game) and one touchdown via the passing game.
- Mike Washington has carried the ball 56 times for 256 yards (42.7 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Marlyn Johnson’s team-high 228 yards as a receiver have come on 23 catches (out of 33 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Darrell Harding Jr. has put together a 200-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 12 passes on 17 targets.
- Cole Harrity has racked up 25 receptions for 190 yards, an average of 31.7 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Max Michel paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Devin Grant has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 20 tackles and four interceptions so far.
Bowling Green Betting Insights
- Bowling Green is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Bowling Green is a 2-3 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Bowling Green hase hit the over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Bowling Green Pick Insights
- Bowling Green has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 10th-worst with 303.5 total yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 354.5 total yards per contest (53rd-ranked).
- Bowling Green ranks 11th-worst in points per game (18.8), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 89th in the FBS with 28.7 points surrendered per contest.
- Bowling Green ranks 19th-worst in passing yards per game (178), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 42nd in the FBS with 209.2 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Bowling Green ranks 101st in the FBS with 125.5 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 79th with 145.3 rushing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Bowling Green’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up a 33.3% third-down rate, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 77th with a 39.3% third-down rate surrendered.
- At -2, Bowling Green has the 92nd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 11 forced turnovers (16th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (127th in the FBS).
Bowling Green’s Best Players
- Connor Bazelak leads Bowling Green with 821 yards on 75-of-130 passing with four touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- Terion Stewart has run for 416 yards on 66 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Taron Keith has 19 receptions for 193 yards (32.2 per game) so far while also carrying the ball 15 times for 107 yards and one score.
- Odieu Hiliare has totaled 21 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 226 (37.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 37 times and has two touchdowns.
- Harold Fannin’s 17 targets have resulted in 13 grabs for 163 yards and one touchdown.
- Cashius Howell has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and 10 tackles.
- Bowling Green’s top-tackler, Joseph Sipp Jr., has 43 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Jordan Oladokun has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 15 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
