<p>The Bulls have beaten up on the bottom feeders with a 4-0 mark but have struggled and sometimes mightily when taking on tougher competition. The Spartans have a strength of schedule rank of 21, so they can play with the best for sure, but they don't always have the will to blow out lesser opponents.</p>
<h2>Line Movement</h2>
<p>This game opened with Michigan State as a -16 favorite, but public backing of Buffalo has seen the line drop to 15.5 at most sportsbooks. The total line hit the board at 144.5 but has roared up 149.5 points. </p>
<p>Buffalo will be looking for another win, as they most recently defeated SUNY Canton by a score of 129-62.</p>
<p>Michigan State is coming off a 67-54 win over Oakland. However, they did not cover the spread in the game as -21.5 point favorites. The combined 121 points did not surpass the 144.5 total line.</p>
<h2>Current Form</h2>
<p><b>Buffalo</b><br> Over their last five games, Buffalo has a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 2-1 vs. the spread. Over this stretch, the Bulls' offense averages 88.8 points per game while hitting 49.5% of their shots from the field. On the defensive end of the floor, they have allowed opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field while allowing 73.0 points per contest.</p>
<p><b>Michigan State</b><br> In their previous five contests, Michigan State is 3-2 straight-up and 2-3 vs. the spread. In these five games, they have a scoring average of 63.4 points per game on a shooting percentage of 43.0%. Defensively, they allow teams to hit 38.5% of their shots while giving up 60.4 points per game.</p>
<h2>Average Power Rating Of Opponents Played</h2>
<p>This season, the combined power rating of Buffalo's opponents comes in at 71.5. On the other side, Michigan State's combined opponent power rating sits at 80.5.<br />
<h2>How Does Buffalo Fare On The Road?</h2>
<p>For the season, the Bulls have played four road games and have a record of 1-3. In these contests, Buffalo is 4-0 vs. the spread. Offensively, they have averaged 74.0 points per game on a shooting percentage of 46.6%. On defense, the Bulls allow 83.5 points per contest when playing away from home. So far, opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 48.3% in these games.</p>
<h2>How Does Michigan State Fare At Home?</h2>
<p>In their eight games at home, Michigan State has a 3-5 record vs. the spread while going 6-2 straight-up. On offense, the Spartans are shooting 40.1% on their home floor, leading to 70.8 points per game. Defensively, opponents are shooting 34.0% in these contests. The Michigan State defense is allowing 66.0 points per game at home.</p>
<h2>Offense vs. Defense</h2>
<p>For the season, Buffalo is averaging 79.9 points per game (16th) while posting an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%. In today's game, they will be matched up against a Michigan State defense that has allowed an average of 66.4 points per contest. This year, opponents have hit 36.4% of their shots vs. Michigan State. On the other side, the Michigan State Spartans are coming into the game averaging 72.1 points per game on a shooting percentage of 45.7%. The Spartans will be facing a defensive unit allowing an average of 76.3 points per contest. So far, teams have hit 44.4% of their shots vs. the Bulls.</p>
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<h2>Three-Point Shooting</h2>
<p>From beyond the arc, Buffalo has a shooting percentage of 34.2% while ranking 209th in attempts per game. The Bulls will be facing a Michigan State defense that has a 3-point field goal shooting percentage allowed of 27.9%. Michigan State enters the game having hit 37.8% of their looks from deep while averaging 7.18 made 3's per game. On the other end, Buffalo has allowed opponents to hit 32.7% of their shots from beyond the arc.</p>
<h2>Injuries Of Note</h2>
<h4>Buffalo</h4>
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<li>No Reported Injuries</li>
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<h4>Michigan State</h4>
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<li>Malik Hall (Probable) Foot</li>
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