Buffalo Bulls vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 12/19/2024

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, December 19, 2024

Venue:  Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA

Where to Watch:  SEC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Buffalo +28.5, Georgia -28.5; Over/Under:  149.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Buffalo +28.5, Georgia -28.5; Over/Under:  149.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Buffalo +28.5, Georgia -28.5; Over/Under:  149.5 points

Buffalo Bulls:  5-5 (0-0) (6th place, MAC)

Georgia Bulldogs:  9-1 (0-0) (10th place, SEC)

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Buffalo Bulls:  3-2  last 5

Georgia Bulldogs:  4-1  last 5

Buffalo is entering this game with a 5-5 record overall, a 0-0 record in conference games, and they are 1-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the St Bonaventure Bonnies in their last game. Ryan Sabol and Bryson Wilson each led the team in points per game in that game with 14 while Brayden Jackson was next on the team with 11. Tyson Dunn led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Noah Batchelor and Ben Michaels each led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 41.7% from the field, 32% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 78.2 PPG against them. Buffalo has an ATS record of 6-2 this season and their O/U record is 4-4.

Georgia is entering this game with a 9-1 record overall, a 0-0 conference record, and they are 6-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in their last game. Asa Newell led the team in points in that game with 17 while Somto Cyril was next on the team with 12. Silas Demary Jr. and Dakota Leffew each led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Silas Demary Jr. and Somto Cyril each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 50.9% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.8 PPG against them. Georgia has an ATS record of 6-4 this season and their O/U record is 4-6.

The current betting odds have Georgia listed as a 28.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Georgia has looked really good in their games this season with their 9-1 record overall, but that record has them in the bottom half of the SEC with how competitive the conference is. They are coming off a win in their last one and they have looked great on their home court with their 6-0 home record this year. Meanwhile, Buffalo hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 5-5 record overall which has them right in the middle of the MAC. They are looking to improve after a terrible season last year, but they don't have the talent that Georgia has at their disposal and they don't play in a big conference either. Buffalo has also looked terrible in their road games this season with their 1-4 road record, and they are coming off another double digit loss in their last one to the Bonnies. Buffalo won't be able to compete with Georgia in this game and Georgia has already had some big wins on their home court this season. The best way to place a bet here is on Georgia to cover the spread in this game. 

Buffalo Georgia Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, December 19, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Georgia 98 Buffalo 55.

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Buffalo Bulls: 17-9 ATS as a road underdog or pick. 6-2 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game. 5-0 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 80%). 11-5 UNDER versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game. 4-1 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 80%). 6-2 UNDER versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game.

Georgia Bulldogs: 6-11 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points. 13-19 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 22-13 UNDER as a favorite. 23-10 UNDER versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game. 13-7 UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days.

Buffalo Bulls:  None.

Georgia Bulldogs:  None.

"I mentioned this was my first time in the Reilly Center and they have just great fan support down here, and great culture. Coach [Mark] Schmidt does a heck of a job. We didn't come out offensively with the necessary plays that we needed to make in terms of starting the game. Turning the ball over a little bit, and being a little careless on the offensive end, and put ourselves in a hole down 10-0 to start the game. I'm really proud of our team's defensive effort for the whole entire game, for the full 40 minutes. We grinded and gave ourselves a chance at the end to cut it to six with the ball and had some great looks. Just proud of our guys sticking together in a really tough environment.” - George Halcovage III after his team’s loss against St. Bonaventure in their game on Saturday.

“I’m hopeful, just really hopeful. He’ll add different stuff. I know he’s super eager. Hopefully here really soon, he’s able to help his teammates. I’m as anxious as anybody to see him out there.” - Michael White on De’Shayne Montgomery making his debut with the team soon.

N. Batchelor 

A. Boldin 

T. Dunn 

T. Oboh 

R. Sabol

B. Cain 

S. Demary 

R. Godfrey 

T. Lawrence 

A. Newell

PPG: R. Sabol (18.1)

APG: T. Dunn (5.8)

Reb/G: N. Batchelor (6.4)

PPG: A. Newell (16)

APG: T. Lawrence (3.4)

Reb/G: A. Newell (6.5)

Coaches:

Buffalo Bulls: George Halcovage III (2nd season)

Georgia Bulldogs: Michael White (3rd season)