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The Ohio Bobcats (6-3) are in action on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET versus the Buffalo Bulls (3-6) at UB Stadium.
The Bobcats are significant favorites (-7) in their game versus the Bulls, with the over/under at 44 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bobcats are -274 and the Bulls are +222.)
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Buffalo
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -7 | -110 | -110 | 44 | -109 | -111 | -274 | +222 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio’s ATS record is 4-4-0 this season.
- When it has played as at least 7-point favorites this season, Ohio is 2-2 against the spread.
- Two of Ohio’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (25%).
Ohio Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Ohio has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 263 yards per game. The offense ranks 96th (350.6 yards per game).
- Ohio ranks 105th in points scored this season (21.8 points per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 15.7 points allowed per game.
- Ohio sports the 78th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (218.7 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with only 170.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio ranks 94th in rushing yards this year (131.9 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 92.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio has been clicking on all fronts on third down this year, owning the 22nd-best mark in third-down percentage (46.6%) and 12th-best in third-down defense (29.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 13 forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (75th in the FBS), Ohio (0) has the 62nd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has racked up 1,656 yards (184 ypg) on 147-of-233 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 195 rushing yards (21.7 ypg) on 46 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Sieh Bangura has 486 rushing yards on 117 carries with four touchdowns.
- This season, O’Shaan Allison has carried the ball 113 times for 347 yards (38.6 per game) and one touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz has hauled in 44 catches for 519 yards (57.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Miles Cross has caught 32 passes for 417 yards (46.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Ty Walton has been the target of 38 passes and compiled 26 receptions for 241 yards, an average of 26.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Rayyan Buell has racked up 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 26 tackles.
- Bryce Houston, Ohio’s tackle leader, has 86 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Tank Pearson leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting six tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Buffalo Betting Insights
- Buffalo has a 5-4-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games it has played as at least 7-point underdogs this year, Buffalo is 2-1 against the spread.
- Four of Buffalo’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (44.4%).
Buffalo Pick Insights
- Buffalo ranks 24th-worst in total yards per game (324), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 81st in the FBS with 385.9 total yards allowed per contest.
- With 24.4 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Buffalo ranks 86th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 99th, allowing 29.1 points per game.
- Buffalo ranks 108th in the FBS with 191.2 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 37th with 203.9 passing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Buffalo’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, surrendering 182 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 92nd with 132.8 rushing yards per contest.
- Buffalo’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with a 33.1% third-down conversion rate. It has been better defensively, giving up a 33.9% third-down rate (29th-ranked).
- At +4, Buffalo has the 32nd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 17 forced turnovers (16th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (75th in the FBS).
Buffalo’s Best Players
- Cole Snyder leads Buffalo with 1,683 yards on 172-of-311 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season.
- Ron Cook Jr. is his team’s leading rusher with 107 carries for 469 yards, or 52.1 per game. He’s found paydirt five times on the ground, as well. Cook has also chipped in with 23 catches for 195 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Mike Washington has rushed for 320 yards on 80 carries with two touchdowns.
- Marlyn Johnson has registered 32 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 322 (35.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 53 times and has four touchdowns.
- Darrell Harding Jr. has caught 19 passes and compiled 310 receiving yards (34.4 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Cole Harrity has racked up 266 reciving yards (29.6 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Max Michel has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 25 tackles.
- Devin Grant has 44 tackles, two TFL, and five interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
