The Buffalo Bulls (1-0) will look to upset the No. 9 Missouri Tigers (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. The Tigers are heavy favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 34.5 points. An over/under of 52 points has been set for the outing.
Missouri vs. Buffalo Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Tigers (-34.5)
Total: 52 points
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When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri
TV: SEC Network+
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Missouri 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
300.0 (300) |
37 |
Rush yards |
189.0 (189) |
57 |
Points scored |
51.0 (51) |
29 |
Pass yards against |
27.0 (27) |
1 |
Rush yards against |
58.0 (58) |
28 |
Points allowed |
0.0 (0) |
1 |
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Missouri 2024 Betting Info
The Tigers have compiled a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
Missouri has a 12-0 record against the spread when favored by 34.5 points or more this season.
The average total the Tigers have had in their matchups this season is 12.5 more points than this particular game’s point total.
Missouri Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.0 |
54.7 |
52.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.4 |
31.7 |
31.0 |
ATS Record |
9-3-0 |
4-3-0 |
5-0-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
4-3-0 |
3-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-0 |
4-0 |
2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
4-2 |
2-1 |
2-1 |
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Missouri’s Offense vs. Buffalo’s Defense (2024)
The Tigers’ 189.0 rushing yards per game is good for 57th in the FBS. The Bulls’ defense gives up 43.0 on the ground (13th in college football).
Buffalo gives up third-down conversions on 31.3% of its opponents’ attempts (63rd in the FBS). Missouri has a 61.5% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 20th in college football.
Missouri ranks 51st in the FBS averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Buffalo gives up 1.5 per rushing attempt (16th in college football).
Buffalo 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
195.0 (195) |
88 |
Rush yards |
208.0 (208) |
40 |
Points scored |
30.0 (30) |
82 |
Pass yards against |
180.0 (180) |
68 |
Rush yards against |
43.0 (43) |
13 |
Points allowed |
13.0 (13) |
47 |
Buffalo 2023 Betting Info
The Bulls had five wins in 12 games against the spread last year.
There were four Bulls games (out of 12) that went over the total last season.
The average point total for Tigers games last year was 2.0 more points than the over/under of 52 in this matchup.
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Buffalo Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
48.6 |
48.2 |
49.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
29.3 |
28.2 |
30.5 |
ATS Record |
5-7-0 |
1-5-0 |
4-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-8-0 |
2-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-3 |
0-3 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-6 |
1-2 |
1-4 |
Buffalo’s Offense vs. Missouri’s Defense (2024)
The Bulls average 195.0 passing yards per game (88th in the FBS). They will be up against take on the Tigers’ defense which ranks first, allowing 27.0 yards per game through the air.
Buffalo averages 0.4 points per play (78th in the FBS), while Missouri allows 0.0 per play (first in college football).
The Tigers have the top-ranked scoring defense (0.0 points per game). The Bulls’ 75th-ranked scoring offense puts up 30.0 points per game.
The Bulls’ offense is 73rd in college football averaging 403.0 yards per game, while Missouri ranks first in yards allowed (85.0).
Missouri vs. Buffalo Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Missouri vs. Buffalo is the Tigers as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the under at 52 points.