Buffalo vs UMBC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 9

UMBC head coach Jim Ferry calls out to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 80-64. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
(AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
  • Buffalo is a -2.5 point favorite vs UMBC
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Buffalo / UMBC TV channel: ESPN+

The Buffalo Bulls visit Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena to take on the UMBC Retrievers on Dec. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Baltimore, MD.

Buffalo is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Buffalo vs. UMBC Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Buffalo vs. UMBC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Buffalo-2.5 -105O 146.5 -115-140
UMBC +2.5 -115U 146.5 -105115

Buffalo vs UMBC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Buffalo will win this college basketball game with 57.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Buffalo vs UMBC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+10.35 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+9.15 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.29 Units / 11% ROI)

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 6-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.15 Units / 109.67% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMBC has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 6.18% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC is shooting 37% from three (610/1,650) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMBC made 9.0 three-pointers per game last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 7.5

UMBC has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (76 rebounds/9 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.1

UMBC had a TS% of 49% last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC allowed 80.9 points per game (2,508 points/31 games) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UMBC has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

UMBC has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (633 points/570 shots) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

UMBC has allowed 70.3 points per game (633 points/9 games) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 74.0

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC is shooting 37% from three (610/1,650) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMBC made 9.0 three-pointers per game last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 7.5

UMBC has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (76 rebounds/9 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.1

UMBC had a TS% of 49% last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC allowed 80.9 points per game (2,508 points/31 games) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UMBC has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

UMBC has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (633 points/570 shots) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

UMBC has allowed 70.3 points per game (633 points/9 games) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 74.0


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